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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Yarmouth High reopens with air quality monitoring a day after students faint
The school reopened Tuesday after fire department tests found no contaminants in the air. It’s unclear what caused three students, one of whom tested positive for carbon monoxide exposure at trace amounts, to faint.
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Demand for English adult education courses outpaces class space in Portland region
More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English are sitting on local waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu
Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Auburn approves new ed tech, secretaries contract
Auburn School Committee ratified a three-year deal between the district and about a hundred of its staff, which outlines 3% raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Bates College experts say 2024 election results offer mixed picture, potential changes
Two Bates College professors offered their views on what to make of this month’s election during Thursday’s Great Falls Forum.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Sarah Lentz chosen to continue leading Portland school board
Abusana ‘Micky’ Bondo will continue to serve as vice chair, pending a formal vote at the board’s next meeting in early December.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Schools and Education
RSU 21 member Kirstin Shapiro announces resignation
Shapiro announced her resignation following her censure by the School Board on Nov. 8.