Anson-based School Administrative District 74 has had success with its positive approach to chronic absenteeism.
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After 12 years, crossing guards in Saco hang up their stop signs
Homer Grant and Julie Lambert retired Friday, the last day of school in Saco. Lambert says, ‘I miss the kids already.’
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Community College System president: Governor’s bond package needed to boost Maine economy
Education and focused training are key to closing the workforce development gap.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Most southern Maine communities easily approve school budgets
Many of the spending plans were approved overwhelmingly despite a low turnout.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools
Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children’s tuition to religious schools.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Detestable ex-deputy’s arrest over Parkland inaction looks political, problematic
It’s a dangerous legal stretch to suggest that Scot Peterson was criminally negligent at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Reps. Fecteau and Stewart: Now is the time to invest in Maine’s workforce
L.D. 859 would equip our 27 career and technical education schools to teach young people the hard skills they need.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland due to vote on $52.3 million school budget
The proposed education budget heading to South Portland voters is up 4.6% from this year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers urged to save advanced placement program for students in rural Maine
The AP4ALL program is targeted for elimination by the state Department of Education, but supporters say it provides important access to courses for students in smaller schools.
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Marcus Ratz: Massabesic High School
He continued to excel academically and volunteer in the community after his father died of a heroin overdose during his junior year.