education
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PublishedApril 21, 2023
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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PublishedApril 19, 2023
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.
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PublishedApril 8, 2023
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.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Midcoast Senior College Announces Classes for Spring Term II 2023
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Free community college program pulls students from UMaine System
A Maine lawmaker would expand upon the free tuition initiative to help prevent the enrollment declines at the state's public universities from getting any worse.
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