The deadline for states to join the scholarship program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill is in January. Gov. Janet Mills said she’s waiting on details to be released before making a decision.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Kittery’s school budget is $23.9 million. Here’s what voters are being asked to approve.
Voters will weigh in on proposed staffing changes and funding for areas like special instruction and vocational training.
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Posted inMaine, News
Widow of conservative activist who died in June carrying on his lawsuit against Brewer schools
Patricia McBreairty is taking over a lawsuit her husband, Shawn McBreairty, filed in February. He died in June, but the suit will continue through the courts.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments requirement be funded, enforced?
As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Leave science curriculum as it is
Although well-intentioned, a move to teach genocide in middle school science classes is ill advised.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Pay now for new Scarborough school or pay later as deferred costs come due
In 2027 the current schools will run out of room for the incoming K-2 class, and the school sites have no space for more trailer classrooms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Why aren’t America’s students showing up?
Even affluent, suburban areas have seen unexcused absences soar. Districts must impose accountability before it’s too late.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How we got endless summer breaks from school – and what we can do about it
Our kids went to school in the summer when the nation was young. With the right approach – and the right people to teach them – they can do so again.
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 inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Political bullying of educators must end
The community response to a rapidly changing world requires reflection, not repression. Let Maine take the lead.