The commitment is one of three resolutions approved by the school board, which also commits to condemning hate speech.
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UMaine System considering new free speech policy
The measure would affirm constitutionally protected speech, but prohibit speech that harasses other people.
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Unity College project aims to restore American chestnut tree
The multi-year replanting and study effort is a response to the devastating effects of a blight more than 100 years ago.
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RSU 4 superintendent resigns, citing lack of state school funding
James Hodgkin said after doing eight budgets, ‘I’ve decided I’ve had enough.’
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SAD 6 names former Bonny Eagle principal its new superintendent
The school board appoints Paul Penna, who has served as interim superintendent since last summer.
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Portland school board to discuss resolutions backing Muslim community
The panel will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening on the proposals, which were prompted by an alleged hate crime against black students in January.
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Cursive writing loops back into style in U.S. schools
New York City’s public school system, the nation’s largest, now encourages teaching cursive.
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Belgrade PTO working to improve playground
The organization hopes to raise $50,000 for new equipment at the elementary school.
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Maine College of Art hires new president
Laura Freid most recently worked with Yo-Yo Ma on the Silkroad Project.
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LePage’s school funding plan faces dozens of critics at State House hearing
Opponents of the governor’s two-year budget fill a legislative hearing and say 65 percent of school systems would lose funding.