Schools and Education
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Portland superintendent proposes increasing school budget by 5%
The proposed $132.9 million budget includes investments in pre-K, Portland Adult Education and school libraries.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Students steer school bus to safety in Topsham after driver collapses at the wheel
The driver, identified as Arthur McDougall of Lisbon, died Monday. Fourteen Mt. Ararat Middle and High school students were on board at the time.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Drop in state funding for Portland schools expected to contribute to higher taxes
Superintendent Xavier Botana is scheduled to present a proposed school district budget on Tuesday.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2022
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
Maine schools report a steep drop in COVID-19 cases as masks come off
Cases in schools fell 50% in the past week as many students were allowed to take off their masks for the first time in about two years.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
‘It’s crazy to see everyone’s faces’: Maine public school students take off masks
For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland's schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
Massachusetts school employee files complaint over remote work request she says led to firing
A middle school counselor and social worker says she was unfairly fired after requesting to work from home because she is pregnant and has other health issues.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
Colleges and universities oppose student-backed bill to prevent sexual assault
Opponents said they realize that sexual violence is pervasive on college campuses and they are striving to do better, but the bill is unnecessary.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
Supporters of the legislation – which forbids educators from 'instructing' on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade – say parents should be bringing up the subjects, not teachers. Opponents say it sends a message to kids that 'there is something wrong with LGBTQ people.'
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