The decision followed a complaint that the book “Rick” is inappropriate for that age group.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000
Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.
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Posted inBusiness, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford County high school students interning to explore career paths
Juniors and seniors in Paris and Hiram get credit for interning with local businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Maine colleges, universities partner with defense industry to recruit and train thousands of workers
As overseas military threats multiply, the U.S. defense industry is looking to vastly scale up hiring and worker training, including in Maine.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board OKs ed tech for special needs student next fall
Director Heidi Connelly said there are 126 students enrolled in the special education program.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee approves funds for Walton HVAC, increases substitute teacher rate
Chairwoman Pamela Albert announced that Casey-Lyn Knight has resigned from the School Committee.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico middle school principal proposes alternative education program
The main objective is to provide learning experiences tailored to individual needs
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Schools & Education
Hebron news hawks launch school paper
When Hebron student Ori Brennan wanted to learn about journalism, she started a school newspaper so she could learn on the job.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
Federal judge rejects Bangor school’s request to scrap anti-discrimination law ahead of trial
Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state’s Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Why some student loan borrowers are locked out of Biden’s debt relief efforts
People are being shut out from student debt forgiveness initiatives through no fault of their own, and they are asking the Education Department for relief.