Special-education teachers are in especially short supply.
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In some schools, dread over the new year: ‘We’re scared to teach’
Across the country, teachers are reporting to their unions and principals what they describe as a list of accruing traumas from their classrooms.
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Spruce Mountain directors approve chaga mushroom project
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors on Thursday conditionally approved a contract for JustNiks Micosilva to work with teachers and students to raise chaga mushrooms on district land. “The Spruce Mountain mycoforestry outdoor research project gives Spruce Mountain High School students the opportunity to learn about fungi in an outdoor environment,” teacher Rob Taylor […]
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USM to offer special education bachelor’s degree
A shortage of special education educators is affecting school districts across Maine.
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Residents in Wales, Litchfield and Sabattus reject school district budget again
Turnout and margins of vote almost identical to those for June 13 referendum.
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USM celebrates opening of first residence hall on Portland campus
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday in Portland to celebrate the opening of Portland Commons, a 580-bed residencehall.
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Third time’s a charm: Gorham voters overwhelmingly approve school budget
It took three referendum tries, but on Tuesday voters went all in on a $49.9 million education budget less than 3 weeks before the start of school.
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Millions of kids missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across U.S.
Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures.
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Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights
The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
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Campus of former Unity College going up for sale
It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.