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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine education officials going ‘back to basics’ on reading and math
Following ‘concerning declines’ in test scores on a national assessment, Maine’s Department of Education has new action plans for instruction.
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Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools
Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board’s recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.
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Biddeford school treated, finds no bedbug activity after alleged sighting
After calling in pest control to treat Biddeford Middle School, it was found there was no infestation.
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Hyde School asks judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging forced labor and abuse
Attorneys for the private boarding school in Bath argued the plaintiff does not have standing to bring the case.
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Bath Rotary Club partnership gives the tools of the trades
Bath high schoolers recently celebrated the halfway point of their current project to build a modular home.
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Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
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Meet the candidates for Freeport-area school board
Residents from three towns will decide Nov. 4 who serves on the Regional School Unit 5 board.
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South Portland teachers call on board to reach a contract agreement
The district and the union are now in a fact-finding phase of negotiations that have dragged on since March, but can continue talks during the 6- to 10-week process and potentially come to terms on a new contract sooner.
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Guatemalan nonprofit with roots in Maine celebrates 25 years
Safe Passage seeks to end the cycle of poverty through education in Guatemala City. Long-supported by Mainers, the organization reflects on this intercontinental relationship over the years.