Early data from some of the U.S.’s biggest school districts confirm what many had feared: Groups of students that already faced learning gaps before the pandemic, including Black and Hispanic students and those from low-income families, appear to be behind in even greater numbers now.
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Samantha Smith’s peace-seeking letter to Soviet Union endures as lesson for children to ask questions about world events
As the 40th anniversary of the Manchester girl’s famous letter approaches this November, her message for world peace is more relevant than ever.
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Principals say teacher burnout prompts staffing shortages in Waterville
Waterville Senior High School Principal Brian Laramee tells the city’s Board of Education that on any given day, 10 to 16 staff members can be out of the building.
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Search for USM president is down to 4 finalists, but process rankles some
University of Southern Maine faculty and other community members expressed frustration with the search process, saying it has not been as transparent as it should be.
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Maranacook Community High School in ‘outbreak status’ following series of COVID-19 cases, staff shortages
At Wednesday night’s Regional School Unit 38 board meeting, Superintendent Jay Charette did not recommend a different course of action regarding the COVID-19 cases and said he expects them to ‘pass with April vacation.’
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University of Maine at Augusta names Michael Laliberte as new president after a 6-month search
Laliberte, who’s been president of State University of New York at Delhi since 2016, was chosen unanimously by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and will start on Aug. 1.
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UNE receives $5 million to help relocate its medical school
The relocation of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of a plan to consolidate all the college’s health programs at its Portland campus.
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Portland school board approves $133.1 million budget for next year
If approved by the City Council and Portland voters, the budget would increase taxes by $84 a year for the owner of a $300,000 home.
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Maine colleges must provide transcripts to students who owe
The law goes into effect 3 months after the Maine Legislature adjourns.
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White House to extend pause in student loan payments through August
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic.