The most recent data from National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 94% of Maine public school teachers bought classroom supplies without reimbursement.
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Meet the Maine teachers who take on 2nd jobs when school’s out
The Press Herald talked to 8 educators who spend their summers leading history tours, waiting tables, working Sea Dogs games and lobstering, some for pleasure, others to pay the bills.
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Portland teachers union urges voters to reject school district budget
The union’s executive board says the $179.3 million budget is top-heavy and cuts ‘essential, student-facing support positions.’
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Without naming her, parents and colleagues call on school board to reinstate Portland teacher
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was discriminated against when the district declined to renew her contract. The community turned up at a board meeting Tuesday to advocate for her return.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Portland middle school students walk out in protest of teacher’s nonrenewal
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was retaliated against when administrators declined to renew her teaching contract this week.
Posted inNews
Janet Mills says she approves of ‘millionaire’s tax’ passed by Maine budget panel
Democratic lawmakers on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee voted to move advance Maine’s supplemental budget.
Posted inBusiness, Food
For this Maine teacher, a summer job involves a hot dog cart
A middle school social studies teacher became a hot dog vendor to keep himself busy over summer break.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine teacher shortage prompts multipronged approach
Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary
A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years.
Posted inTimes Record
Last call for 2025 Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year nominations
The form to nominate educators for 2025 Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Nominations will be accepted from students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members and associations/organizations. Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. To qualify for nomination, teachers must: • […]