To protect our children, conservatives are devoting an ‘unprecedented’ amount of time to pulling books off library shelves.
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Posted inNation & World
Federal judge overturns Texas ban on school mask mandates
The ruling prohibits Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from suing school districts that require students to wear masks as a safety measure.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Koch-backed group fuels opposition to school mask mandates, leaked letter shows
The political melee engulfing educators has complicated efforts to reopen schools safely during a new wave of the virus brought on by the delta variant.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
New COVID cases and outbreaks jump again in Maine schools
The 108 schools with reported outbreaks this week represent 15% of the schools statewide, but Education Commissioner Pender Makin says the department is confident that in-school learning can continue.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
National school board group asks for federal help policing threats, including over masks
Parents and community members have been disrupting meetings and threatening board members in person, online and through the mail, the group says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Social media threats close Portland High School, Bonny Eagle schools
Portland High School and SAD 6 schools will be closed Thursday because of threats shared on SnapChat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to help school boards resist pressure groups
Anti-maskers and Proud Boys are disrupting meetings. Well-heeled reformers are undermining public education. Changing election calendars and lowering the voting age can help.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference
Did you have a ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ – an educator who looked past your surface and saw your potential?
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs
With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anti-mask parents are teaching the wrong lessons
If we don’t want our kids to act out, be selfish or refuse to listen to instructions, then we shouldn’t behave that way, either.