education

Published
March 22, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed

Students applying for college have been left in limbo this year as they await the Education Department’s overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Published
March 19, 2024

Maine’s biggest upset this March hasn’t been on the court. It was on a chess board.

Baxter Academy's fledgling team wins a state championship in its first few months with help from a 16-year-old from Angola who learned to play while living at the Portland Expo.
Published
March 13, 2024

Former educator launches petition to reverse Harpswell-area school district’s trans student policy
Published
March 11, 2024

Region 10 school adds new 2-year programs to its areas of study
Published
February 29, 2024

Sanford alternative learning program back in school budget – for now

The Sanford School Committee voted to keep the program in next year's budget, but the City Council could still send the budget back to the committee to make more cuts.

Published
February 22, 2024

Maine teachers call on lawmakers to raise their minimum salary

A bill before the Legislature would increase the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year. Another proposal would establish a minimum wage for education technicians and support staff.
Published
February 22, 2024

Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools

The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
Published
January 30, 2024

Teachers strike in Boston suburb hits 8th day, with tensions fraying

The Newton Teachers Association, which is prohibited by law from striking and faces hefty fines, said it's seeking living wages for all employees.
Published
January 16, 2024

Freeport Women’s Club hands out $1,000 student grant
Published
January 16, 2024

Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association awards classroom grants