A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston school budget passes third public vote
By midday, there were already a higher number of votes cast than during the first school budget referendum.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Portland planning board to look at expansion of downtown child care
The project would double the number of slots available at the popular Youth and Family Outreach child care center to 110 and build 48 affordable and 12 market-rate apartments.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Biden administration pauses collection on some student loans
A spokesperson for the Education Department said the agency is taking action to support borrowers while meeting the terms of the injunction.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland Adult Education graduates celebrate success and sacrifices
The 141 graduates, many of whom came from other countries and worked multiple jobs, took care of family and dealt with homelessness, all while working toward high school diplomas and workforce certificates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine’s labor shortage.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and ‘immediate and strict compliance is expected.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
State gets $25 million for traffic improvements around future Roux Institute in Portland
The federal grant will fund several projects, including a new I-295 offramp and a pedestrian bridge.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Election 2024, Schools and Education
Gorham school budget prevails by 2 votes after recount
The results counted 1,829 votes in favor and 1,827 against, with 3,668 ballots cast and 12 blank ballots.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.