Some worry that faculty lost because of a retirement incentive program will be replaced by lecturers and not fully credentialed professors.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members
Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
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Posted inMaine
Waterville officials assessing whether to expel students charged with making threat
Superintendent Eric Haley and Assistant Superintendent Peter Hallen of the Waterville Public Schools said Wednesday that school staff members, police, mental health professionals and others are working to determine if two students charged with terrorizing will remain in school.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: ‘Have you lived here all your life?’ ‘Not yet.’
Whether you were born in Maine or you’re ‘from away,’ don’t try to imitate the way someone raised somewhere else talks.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The year that opened my eyes to the best and worst we can do
1989 taught me that people collectively are responsible for change – and I’ll always remain committed to education as a force for informed change.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Legislative committee endorses bill to study later school start times, longer lunch breaks
Committee members voted against proposals to mandate several such changes in school schedules.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools to receive $42 million in additional state funding after miscalculation discovered
Many, but not all, districts around the state will receive more funding. The Portland school district, the state’s largest, will receive $3.6 million more than it initially expected.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine school districts confront COVID-19 funding cliff
Across-the-board expenses are rising just as federal pandemic relief is running out. Educators see a ‘perfect storm of financial pressures’ that will challenge schools for the next two years.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Senior College Announces Classes for Spring Term II 2023
Midcoast Senior College, bringing classes to seniors interested in lifelong learning, is rolling out a variety of courses for its spring term. Courses start April 10 and run through May 19, with courses running between four and six weeks. Both in-person and online courses (hosted on Zoom) are available. There aren’t any grades or tests, […]
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Commentary: Left, right are both wrong about Gov. DeSantis’ ‘Western civilization’ classes
Taught properly, the course would teach students to question everything – not a goal of the Republican governor – as well as undermining some favorite Democratic ideas, especially about race and identity.