The independent senator from Vermont will speak at the university’s graduation ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on May 18.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
All Maine students now get free school lunches. What does that mean for poverty data?
A number of schools have adopted the Community Eligibility Provision, which looks at reliance on public benefits such as SNAP and TANF.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
Spurred by mass shootings, thousands of school districts have hired companies to produce detailed digital maps that can help police, firefighters and medical professionals respond more quickly in emergencies.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico tech school accepts $2.3 million bid for constructing welding building
The work must be completed by December to comply with a finance agreement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district assesses possible closure of Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools
Any move to consolidate could be affected by the town of Litchfield’s decision on whether or not to separate from RSU 4.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee to allow superintendent to dismiss school early
If school is canceled early, staff ride the bus with children to be make sure someone is home.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Liberty University fined a record $14 million for violating campus safety law
The Education Department found numerous violations of the federal Clery Act on campus safety.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
The book ‘Rick’ remains in Spruce Mountain Elementary School library in Jay after appeal fails
The decision followed a complaint that the book “Rick” is inappropriate for that age group.
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.