One man arrested as schools, colleges in Maine go into lockdown
Threats were made against students and staff at MSAD 75, Northern Maine Community College and several Skowhegan-area schools.
View ArticleStruggling UMaine System sees some bright spots
Enrollment at the system's 7 campuses is declining less than expected and students are taking more credit hours, which also helps the bottom line.
View ArticleState workers vote no confidence in director of child development services
The union representing agency workers called on the Maine Department of Education to replace Director Roberta Lucas, citing a 'toxic work environment' and her 'apparent support' for dissolving the...
View ArticleIntruder arrested after gaining access to two Spruce Mountain schools
It appears the intruder entered Spruce Mountain Middle School as a student was leaving, and then was apparently let into the high school by a student where he was later arrested and banned from the...
View ArticleInternational students have returned to U.S. colleges, fueled by a surge from...
The number of international students in the U.S. grew by 12% in the 2022-23 academic year – the largest single-year increase in more than 40 years.
View ArticleSheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids
The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.
View ArticlePortland school district rebuilding its finance and payroll systems
The overhaul of the district's finance department comes after a breakdown in the payroll system last year that resulted in hundreds of employees being paid late and in the wrong amount.
View ArticleDeal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town
Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.
View ArticlePortland struggles to staff its special education programs
The director of special education says 11 of the district's 17 special education programs have at least 1 vacant position and that program leaders are spending most of their time working to bring in...
View ArticleMaine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic
Chronic absenteeism rates are more than 10 percentage points higher than the 2018-19 school year. Experts say resources to get students to class aren't back on track.
View ArticleEnvironmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor...
Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.
View ArticleRichmond teen aims to donate 3,000 pounds of food to local pantry by end of...
Koleman Kroesser, 17, has donated food and his time to the Richmond Food Pantry since he was in 8th grade and as he nears the end of the year, he wants to donate 3,000 lbs. of food.
View ArticleDiplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s...
Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees.
View ArticleLewiston-Auburn Senior College looking for rent-free venues for classes
The nonprofit must pay for space, services at University of Maine's L-A campus starting Jan. 24
View ArticleShooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public...
As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.
View ArticleAfter a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea...
Third grade students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, both 8, began dressing up for school last year as second graders, and the tradition has caught on among other students and staff members.
View ArticleFamily considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue
Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.
View ArticleAn error in the FAFSA could lower financial aid for college students
The Education Department has failed to update critical guidelines used to calculate financial aid – an error that could result in students receiving less scholarship and grant money for college.
View ArticlePlan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws...
A science teachers organization testified before the state that adding the proposed content to education standards without providing professional training for teachers could jeopardize science education.
View ArticleRoux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program
The money comes from the governor's Clean Energy Partnership program, one of many created with Maine's share of American Rescue Plan funding.
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