Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the federal court in Boston to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds.
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Maine’s Child Development Services is struggling to pay its contractors on time
After significant turnover in the finance office, Maine’s Department of Education says CDS has experienced ‘widespread’ issues with paying some of its 345 contracted providers on time.
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Turning crisis into care: a look at Maine investments in student and educator mental health
Federal funding has helped schools invest in new programs to support students’ and teachers’ emotional well-being in the short and long term.
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To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
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How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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An innovative approach to literacy launches a new chapter in Maine education
As part of an investment using federal emergency relief funding, nearly 900 Maine educators have completed new professional development courses in literacy instruction.
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Investing in workforce development programs to prepare students for future careers
The Extended Learning Opportunities program has reached more than 3,350 Maine students, emphasizing locally-based career exploration outside of the traditional classroom.
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How outdoor education is benefitting students in the Pine Tree State
Prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Department of Education established two outdoor education programs, allowing students statewide to learn in new and innovative ways outside of the traditional classroom.
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Wiscasset educator named 2025 Teacher of the Year
Becky Hallowell, a fourth-grade teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School, was named 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year.
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Building relationships and stronger schools: BARR’s impact across Maine
Now implemented in more than 100 Maine schools, BARR combines relationship building with real-time data to enhance student engagement and well-being.