Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Lawmakers look to implement African American, Wabanaki studies requirements
A bill before legislators would put funding and support behind existing laws mandating that K-12 schools teach Maine Native American and African American history.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school board in Jay hears books, bullying complaints
Residents addressed Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday night.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine is failing its youngest kids in need of disability services
Children are spending weeks, months, sometimes a year waiting for help from Child Development Services that the state agency says it cannot provide.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Farmington-based school district moves forward on turf fundraiser
Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Racist letter sent to South Portland DEI director came from known white supremacist
Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Ground-breaking ceremony for new school in Mexico likely Feb. 21
“We’re looking at the week of February vacation (Feb. 19-23) only because we’re really worried about the parking up there, so we really need to not have school in session,” Superintendent Deb Alden said.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
South Portland schools DEI director says hateful message forced him to leave job he loved
Mohammed Albehadli says he has gotten other racist messages before, but an email sent from another state in December made him concerned for his and his family’s safety.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston public schools to hire more staff for English language learners
Funding will come from an increase in the school department’s state allocation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Teenage student charged with posting threat to a Portland high school
Portland Arts and Technology High School and Casco Bay High School went into lockdown Monday following the receipt of an online threat.