Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child's gender expression.
View ArticleBonny Eagle school district temporarily removes 8 books from library pending...
After hearing complaints from parents that the books contain inappropriate content, the board took the unusual move of removing them before undertaking a review process.
View ArticleU.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce...
View ArticleLawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the...
View ArticlePortland school board approves $143.9 million budget for coming school year
The budget will now be reviewed by the City Council before being sent to voters in June.
View ArticleMaine legislators consider bills to change state K-12 funding formula
The Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs heard testimony on 8 bills proposing changes to or examination of the state's K-12 funding formula.
View ArticleSupreme Court won’t block $6 billion student debt relief settlement
The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with the Biden administration's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.
View ArticleLeavitt Area High School removes sex-themed graphic novel from library
'Let's Talk About It' covers topics likes consent, body image, safe sex and gender/sexual identity, but also shares advice on masturbation, kinks, sexting and porn.
View ArticleRichmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after...
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
View ArticleLegislators consider bills to stem Maine’s shortage of educators
The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony on 8 bills Thursday.
View ArticleCommunity college adjunct professors call for higher pay
Adjunct instructors who teach in the state’s community colleges held a rally Thursday at Southern Maine Community College to call for higher wages as part of a new labor contract. Organizers said the...
View ArticleLawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members
Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
View ArticleAlabama education director ousted over book’s ‘woke concepts’
The governor's move comes as schools emerge as flashpoints over diversity training and parents’ rights.
View ArticleFaculty departures at UMaine Machias have professors on edge
Some worry that faculty lost because of a retirement incentive program will be replaced by lecturers and not fully credentialed professors.
View ArticleHallowell-area school district returns Japanese, English teaching positions...
Regional School Unit 2's proposed $34.5 million budget needed different spending cuts as a result of the changes, officials said.
View ArticleUSM opens new training facility for nursing students
The training facility includes a simulation lab that replicates hospital rooms and an athletic and physical training teaching room.
View ArticleLewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.
View ArticleProposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House
Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state's students safe.
View ArticleFormer Portland teacher files federal lawsuit against district, former...
Eric Poulin filed the suit in federal court on Wednesday saying he was retaliated against for raising concerns about staffing levels.
View ArticleStudents to pay almost 4% more to attend Bates College
Bates will be charging $81,382 for tuition, room and board in the coming academic year, a $3,092 increase over this year’s tab.
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