Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history
The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they're teaching about racial and social injustice.
View ArticleSouth Portland guidance counselor on leave as district investigates incident...
The guidance counselor says he didn't intend to offend anyone with an email to staff last week regarding the new student group, but some students and teachers say the incident was hurtful and a...
View ArticleUMA prison education partnership to expand after receiving a nearly...
The grant will help hire a new director, expand the humanities classes offered and allow UMA to purchase new technology for the program.
View ArticleSome Portland high school parents disappointed with proposal to add 4 hours...
The superintendent is expected to present the plans for adding in-person time for 10th- through 12th-grade students at a school board meeting Tuesday.
View ArticleEnrollment at community colleges plummets
The pandemic takes a heavy toll on older adult students who frequently choose this route.
View ArticleFor college freshmen, campus life can be lonely amid pandemic restrictions
Social distancing, online classes and mask wearing add to the stress of being a new student in Maine, and some campus counseling centers are seeing different and more acute complaints because of the...
View ArticleTeacher vaccinations ‘not a prerequisite’ to reopening schools, White House...
Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the administration is still aiming for reopenings by late April.
View ArticlePortland superintendent says district working to add in-person for high...
Several parents and students spoke in favor of wanting to see more in-person learning time for high school students during Tuesday night's school board meeting.
View ArticleUniversity trustees approve 580-bed residence hall, student center for USM
The $93.7 million project is one of several housing initiatives aimed at bringing nearly 1,000 residence hall beds to campuses in Portland, Presque Isle and Farmington by 2023.
View ArticleMaine will ask schools to give standardized tests ‘when it is feasible and safe’
The state hopes to provide additional flexibility in testing requirements following the release of new federal guidance this week.
View ArticleWorried about COVID-19, Bates cracks down on students violating rules
Lewiston college warned students Friday that it may need to impose in-room remote learning to stop the disease from spreading after it reported 18 cases this month.
View ArticlePandemic hasn’t completely brought curtain down on student performers
Maine school drama groups, choruses and bands have dealt with limitations on practicing and performing by rehearsing over Zoom and putting together productions online, but restrictions are starting to...
View ArticleAs coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
View ArticleSenate confirms Miguel Cardona as Biden’s education secretary
He takes charge of the Education Department amid mounting tension between Americans who believe students should return to the classroom and others who say the risks are still too great.
View ArticlePortland schools looking at ways to increase in-person time for elementary...
Some changes to the amount of in-person learning time in the district could be made by April break, school officials said Tuesday night.
View ArticleMaine will open up vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement from Gov. Janet Mills was celebrated by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine supply it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
View ArticleBates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
View ArticleLewiston hospital planning vaccination clinics for Androscoggin County...
St. Mary's Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
View ArticleKennebunk school district investigating ‘discriminatory statements’ allegedly...
Superintendent Terri Cooper said the district was made aware last week of the statements gathered by a third party and posted on social media.
View ArticleAs schools rush to reopen, teacher vaccinations are not tracked
As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
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