Some students have been denied lunch because of unpaid bills, or given an alternate meal.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Faculty’s concerns prompt UMaine System to change political speech policy
Professors worried that the proposed policy could restrict their free speech rights.
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Federal appeals court agrees to hear Eves’ appeal of lawsuit over LePage’s action
The governor threatened to block funding for a charter school if former House Speaker Mark Eves were appointed its president. Judges previously ruled that LePage’s actions did not overstep his authority.
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Maine substitute teacher let go after telling a student Trump would kick him out of country
The conversation about President Trump’s proposed border wall and the impact it would have immigrants was videotaped and shared on social media.
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Sanford officials investigate videotaped clash between student, teacher
The superintendent says he would ‘never condone’ the remarks made by the substitute teacher at Sanford Regional Technical Center.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Schools and Education
George Will: How merit-based college admissions became so unfair
Ninety-two years after the SAT was first offered in 1926, it seems to have made little difference.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Devos had link to winner of student loan collection contract
The deal to collect overdue student loans could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars for the company, which Betsy DeVos invested in before becoming education secretary.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Handcuffed teacher says school board head should resign
The Louisiana teacher was arrested after questioning her superintendent’s pay raise at a school board meeting.
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Wisconsin school apologizes for slavery lesson that went awry
A school assignment asked fourth graders to list three good reasons for slavery and three bad ones.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State university system drafting policy to limit faculty’s political, legislative activities
Trustees intend to clarify institutional guidelines, but faculty members worry about restrictions on their ability to speak publicly about topics in their field of expertise.