Narragansett Elementary School students were dismissed early Wednesday.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inSchools and Education, Times Record
Nourishing minds and bodies: A quiet hero in Freeport-area schools
With recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, I have been thinking a lot about food, and not just as calories or fuel, but as care. When students come to school hungry, their focus is pulled away from learning and toward a more basic question: Am I going to eat today? […]
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lisbon voters finally pass school budget on third attempt
The $21.2 million budget received support from 55% of the voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UNE launches buoy off Camp Ellis to collect local storm and climate data
The data will help a coastal Saco neighborhood prone to flooding prepare for a wetter, stormier future.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State’s AI task force recommends ways to navigate the technology’s evolving role in Maine
The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence’s final report includes over 30 strategies to ensure Mainers are fluent in the technology and are vigilant in its misuse.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Politics, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bowdoin students closely watching Mamdani in NYC mayor’s race
The 2014 alum of the Brunswick college is leading the polls going into next week’s election.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Times Record
After students struck, parents push Bath to bring back crossing guards
The city held a forum after two students were struck by vehicles on their way to school.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland schools foundation raises $40K for food assistance
The funds will be used to stock pantries in schools, and provide Hannaford gift cards for families struggling to access food during the lapse in SNAP funding.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine to demolish its oldest building for parking. Some students are pushing back.
The university wants to replace 192-year-old Crossland Hall on the Orono campus with a parking lot for its sports complex.