Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures.
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Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights
The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
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Campus of former Unity College going up for sale
It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Second vote set on Wales-based school district budget
The first vote in Regional School Unit 4 failed.
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Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds
Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
RSU 9 looking for new ways to tackle absenteeism
Superintendent Christian Elkington and the rest of RSU 9 administration will be re-thinking their strategies around chronic absenteeism in the coming school year.
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Twelve Maine districts to get federal funds to make school meals better
They are among 264 rural or small districts nationwide to be awarded a total of $30 million by the national nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, News, Schools & Education
Photo: Red Eddies ghosting supporters
Community members who have been ghosted by a lawn display, are invited to donate $25 to have the display removed, or donate $50 to have it moved to the yard of a friend, neighbor or alumni.
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School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district
Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.