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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.

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Struggling 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.

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State 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...

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Intruder 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...

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International 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.

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Sheepscot 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.

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Portland 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.

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Deal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town

Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.

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Portland 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...

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Maine 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.

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Environmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor...

Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.

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Richmond 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.

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Diplomas 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.

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Lewiston-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

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Shooting 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.

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After 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.

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Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue

Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.

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An 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.

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Plan 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.

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Roux 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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