The most recent data from National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 94% of Maine public school teachers bought classroom supplies without reimbursement.
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News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Former Portland student suing district over 2021 child sexual exploitation case
The student, who was 7 at the time, and her mother are suing the district and former superintendent for negligence and discrimination.
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Federal appeals court mostly upholds Maine law on religious schools and public funding
The 1st U.S. Circuit agreed that St. Dominic Academy and Crosspoint Church cannot accept public tuition dollars while violating Maine’s employment and gender discrimination laws.
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Barry Manilow honors Gorham High music teacher with $10,000 award
Isaac Hawkins was recognized by Manilow during his Portland concert.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Court rejects Calvary Chapel appeal in Belfast Hutchinson Center dispute
The church’s lawsuit against the University of Maine System will resume after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision.
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Trans ballot referendum group argues signature validity before Maine Supreme Court
The appeal centers on the legitimacy of petitions collected by out-of-state circulators. The matter must be resolved by Aug. 25 to appear on the November ballot.
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Kennebunk Elementary principal resigns after police investigation
Ryan Quinn had been on leave since March after an allegation of abuse toward a 5-year-old student. Police cleared him of criminal wrongdoing, but it appeared the school board was taking steps toward firing him.
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
Justices ruled Tuesday that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia don’t violate the Constitution or the federal law known as Title IX.
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Bates librarian finds Indigenous land grant from 1860s, complicating college’s history
The Lewiston college owned and sold 57,000 acres in northwestern Maine.
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Meet the Maine teachers who take on 2nd jobs when school’s out
The Press Herald talked to 8 educators who spend their summers leading history tours, waiting tables, working Sea Dogs games and lobstering, some for pleasure, others to pay the bills.