MSAD 51 education support professionals have been working without a contract since July 1 and attended the March 5 board meeting demanding change.
Schools and Education
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Maine judges won’t recuse themselves from DOJ trans athlete lawsuit
The Trump administration asked 2 federal judges to remove themselves from the case, a lawsuit over transgender athlete participation in sports.
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What to know about Falmouth’s draft school budget, up 6%
Three things to know about the proposed $55.68 million budget, which emphasizes literacy programs and special education.
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What to expect from Sanford’s municipal, school budget proposals
City leaders say they are trying to limit next year’s tax increase to around 5% when all is said and done.
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Lawmakers draft overhaul of Maine’s scrutinized school funding formula
Proposed legislation includes 9 changes to the state’s Essential Programs and Services formula, which school leaders, lawmakers and researchers say is inequitable and outdated.
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Falmouth students could be required to take AP exams once again
The policy requiring students to take the exams was dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rockland school district says gun, ammunition found in student’s vehicle
Regional School Unit 13 said that the Oceanside High student had made ‘serious and concerning’ statements, prompting a police response.
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New program helps dozens of York County families find stable housing
The Biddeford School Department and York County Community Action Corporation have doled out assistance to 84 families as part of the Maine Housing Student Homelessness Prevention Pilot.
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Palestine conference canceled by USM over speaker’s sanctions has new location
The academic discussion called the ‘Consequence of Palestine’ will take place at First Parish Congregational Church in Gorham.
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SAD 75 abandons option to close Harpswell’s only public school
The district will also no longer consider the possibility of closing community schools in Bowdoin or Bowdoinham. Remaining options in the facilities master plan all pertain to two elementary schools in Topsham: Williams-Cone School and Woodside Elementary School.