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School uniforms are on the rise, changing back-to-school shopping

by Abha Bhattarai The Washington Post August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

Administrators see safety, convenience and inclusion. Critics see a block to creativity and individualism. Retailers see profit.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Holocaust survivor who spied on Nazis during World War II shares her story at USM

by Dennis Hoey August 21, 2019August 30, 2019

Marthe Cohn, 99, doesn’t want people to forget the lessons that were learned about Hitler’s rise to power and the horrors of the Holocaust.

Nation / World, News, Schools & Education

Legislators ask firms to explain use of ‘vast amount of data’ they collect on students

by Valerie Strauss Washington Post August 20, 2019August 30, 2019

The FBI issued a warning that the expansion of education technology and the collection of student data could “present unique exploitation opportunities for criminals.”

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education

RSU 73 to vote on joining regional service center

by Pam Harnden August 19, 2019August 30, 2019

Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls residents will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Spruce Mountain Elementary School.

Maine, Schools & Education

Skowhegan school district erases its Native American iconography as school year nears

by Meg Robbins August 19, 2019August 20, 2019

The School Administrative District 54 board will convene to discuss next steps Thursday at 7 p.m.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust

by Rachel Ohm August 19, 2019August 30, 2019

Some districts say they’re mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.

Maine, Schools & Education

New festival in Unity draws in impressive number of attendees to celebrate the local grain economy

by Molly Shelly August 17, 2019August 17, 2019

The Bread and Brews festival was created to showcase and celebrate what MOFGA’s Communication and Outreach Director Katy Green described as the “grain renaissance” in Maine.