Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.
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Commentary: America’s middle class is showing signs of life
Lamenting the loss of traditional jobs won’t help. Promoting the growth of new middle-skilled jobs will.
Our View: Family, schools tackle missed days together
Anson-based School Administrative District 74 has had success with its positive approach to chronic absenteeism.
After 12 years, crossing guards in Saco hang up their stop signs
Homer Grant and Julie Lambert retired Friday, the last day of school in Saco. Lambert says, ‘I miss the kids already.’
Maine Community College System president: Governor’s bond package needed to boost Maine economy
Education and focused training are key to closing the workforce development gap.
Most southern Maine communities easily approve school budgets
Many of the spending plans were approved overwhelmingly despite a low turnout.
Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools
Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children’s tuition to religious schools.
Another View: Detestable ex-deputy’s arrest over Parkland inaction looks political, problematic
It’s a dangerous legal stretch to suggest that Scot Peterson was criminally negligent at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Reps. Fecteau and Stewart: Now is the time to invest in Maine’s workforce
L.D. 859 would equip our 27 career and technical education schools to teach young people the hard skills they need.
South Portland due to vote on $52.3 million school budget
The proposed education budget heading to South Portland voters is up 4.6% from this year.