Online harassment is still on the rise, especially among girls, but tight education budgets are not meeting the challenge.
Maine schools
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Maine Voices: Student progress is stalled by shortage of social workers
Poverty, hunger and family trauma will interfere with a child’s education if they are not addressed.
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Maine Voices: As ranks of game officials dwindle, school sports reach a tipping point
The future of interscholastic competition depends on holding coaches, players, parents and referees accountable for their behavior.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime SAD 51 administrator to lead Cumberland school for 1 year
Among other things, Sally Loughlin of Freeport will deal with overcrowding at the Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School.
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Maine Voices: Children – and battery electric school buses – are our future
A new federal bill will help districts get the resources they need to provide tens of thousands of young Mainers with healthy air to breathe and a safe ride to school.
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Maine Voices: Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Family, schools tackle missed days together
Anson-based School Administrative District 74 has had success with its positive approach to chronic absenteeism.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: High-quality child care is fundamental to business development in Maine
L.D. 1760 proposes to create community early care and education programs that will help our youngest learners learn, grow and thrive.