The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based district to vote on $5.1M bond for elementary schools
Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot residents to decide fate of bond to address school needs.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Early releases will continue in Spruce Mountain schools next year
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 12-2 to approve the calendar for 2023-24.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Photo Album: Third graders from Carrie Ricker School explore Litchfield vernal pools
Volunteers with the Litchfield Conservation Commission, Smithfield Plantation trustees and Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed organized the field trip that has been happening for over 15 years.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Former Portland teacher files federal lawsuit against district, former superintendent
Eric Poulin filed the suit in federal court on Wednesday saying he was retaliated against for raising concerns about staffing levels.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House
Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state’s students safe.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Coach, parent ask for return of soccer at Dirigo High School next year
The soccer program was one cut made by the RSU 56 board of directors at their April 11 meeting to reach their proposed $13.55 million budget for the 2023-24 school year.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain School District budget passes
The total vote from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls was 397-256.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for second year
AUGUSTA — Judges for the Maine Farm to School Cook-off said Tuesday it was a tough decision to name a winner. On one side, the mother-son team from Lewiston made cheesy enchiladas paired with fruit salad, and carrot and jícama slaw. The other mother-son duo from Skowhegan offered pan-seared chicken over carrot puree with chicken […]
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
USM opens new training facility for nursing students
The training facility includes a simulation lab that replicates hospital rooms and an athletic and physical training teaching room.