Can we continue to ask them to wear so many hats, for pay that will not allow them to pursue education as a long-term career, with minimal support?
Maine schools
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Portland School Notebook: Feb. 2
Portland school nurse nominated for national award Tina Veilleux, a Portland Public Schools nurse coordinator who serves on the district’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Team, has been nominated for the 2021-2022 National LifeChanger of the Year award, which recognizes school employees who exemplify excellence and leadership. LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K-12 […]
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Our View: Give Maine teachers the time off they need
Public school employees are taking the brunt of the pandemic. The Legislature shouldn’t make it any worse.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Blume: Climate education bill will meet needs of underserved Maine students, schools
All young Mainers need the tools to live, work and succeed on a rapidly warming planet.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine school climate grants could backfire
Unless it’s carefully crafted, the program could reinforce existing inequities among the state’s school districts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Widespread illness, not COVID policy, closes schools
It’s not that testing and quarantine rules are too strict or schools too cautious. It’s that too many people are sick.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Dec. 29
Teens to Trails adds young members to council When Teens to Trails was introduced us to the phrase, “Make no decision about me, without me,” leaders discovered an opportunity to help teens understand that their ideas and opinions matter. With that thought in mind, Teens to Trails has appointed six student members to its first […]
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute
Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s past time to see climate change education for the urgent need it is
With the Maine Legislative Council’s support Nov. 18, the full Legislature can consider advancing this key priority.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Nov. 17
Super Smart Scouts Maine Civil Rights Team Project celebrates 25th anniversary Students from Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth celebrated when the Maine Civil Rights Team Project marked its 25th anniversary by holding a Day of Welcome in conjunction with other schools across the state Nov. 5. The Maine attorney general’s office administers the Civil Rights Team […]