The anniversary of a school massacre highlights how much work is still left undone.
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Posted inFood
Need a recipe for a fun school break?
Milk Maggie, eat Mickey, visit Lenny or try other food-related activities in Greater Portland that parents and kids can do together – or on their own – while school is out.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Online kindergarten registration open in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Online kindergarten registration is now available at www.falmouthschools.org for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. After online registration is complete, parents and guardians must come in person to Falmouth Elementary School, 58 Woodville Road, to present their child’s original birth certificate, record of immunizations and proof of residency. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Increase in homeless, English language-learners challenges SoPo schools
In his annual address, Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin also said there’s much to be proud of.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Catholic Schools Week set for Jan. 26-Feb. 1
PORTLAND — Maine Catholic Schools Week 2020, starting Jan. 26, celebrates the mission of Catholic schools. During the week, each school holds a variety of activities, family gatherings and service projects. Among the organizations benefitting from service projects at Maine Catholic schools next week will be the Bangor Ecumenical Food Cupboard, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Mid-Maine […]
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Supreme Court seems favorable to public funding for religious education
The justices are sharply divided along ideological lines in arguments over a provision in Montana’s constitution that bars state aid to religious schools.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires
Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town’s schools.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Lightening the Load: Falmouth cuts homework for youngest students
A new policy means no more homework for students in kindergarten through grade 3 and less homework for fourth and fifth grade students.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Schools, businesses expand career connections
A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Solution to school shootings must come from within each institution
Bring family and school together, so parents and students are part of the same community and young people become each other’s supporters.