Students applying for college have been left in limbo this year as they await the Education Department’s overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Maine’s biggest upset this March hasn’t been on the court. It was on a chess board.
Baxter Academy’s fledgling team wins a state championship in its first few months with help from a 16-year-old from Angola who learned to play while living at the Portland Expo.
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Former educator launches petition to reverse Harpswell-area school district’s trans student policy
A former educator has launched a petition drive in opposition to the local school district’s recently approved policy to protect transgender and gender-expansive students from bullying and discrimination. The petition was created by Rebecca Brooks, a former substitute teacher and paraprofessional with Maine School Administrative District 75 who resigned in November after the school board approved […]
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Region 10 school adds new 2-year programs to its areas of study
Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick recently announced students in its catchment area can now apply for two new programs: electrical technology and IT/cybersecurity. Both programs are pathways to in-demand, high-paying careers and post-secondary study and result in eligibility to sit for professional licenses or certifications, according to a prepared release. Electrical technology, a […]
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Sanford alternative learning program back in school budget – for now
The Sanford School Committee voted to keep the program in next year’s budget, but the City Council could still send the budget back to the committee to make more cuts.
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Maine teachers call on lawmakers to raise their minimum salary
A bill before the Legislature would increase the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year. Another proposal would establish a minimum wage for education technicians and support staff.
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Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools
The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
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Teachers strike in Boston suburb hits 8th day, with tensions fraying
The Newton Teachers Association, which is prohibited by law from striking and faces hefty fines, said it’s seeking living wages for all employees.
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Freeport Women’s Club hands out $1,000 student grant
The Freeport Women’s Club has awarded its annual Step-Up Grant of $1,000 to Anna Brown of Pownal. Brown, a graduate of Freeport High School, has a degree from Plymouth State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the same school. Brown has completed five of the 23 courses required, but […]
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Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association awards classroom grants
The Midcoast Retired Educators Association recently announced its 2023-24 classroom grant recipients: EB Baldwin from Morse High School, Lauren Watkinson from Mt. Ararat Middle School, and Sandy Bickford and Lisa Rioux from Mt. Ararat Middle School. Each year, K-12 teachers in MSAD 75, Brunswick, and RSU 1 are invited to submit proposals for a $300 […]