A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
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Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
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South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats
After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Complaint filed against Lewiston School Committee member over Facebook post
Teacher said her home address was posted on social media.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board tables proposed changes to tobacco and drug policy
One board member proposed involving parents when a child is caught with banned substances.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
UMF to restart GEAR UP Maine to prepare students for college
Designed to help prepare Maine students for postsecondary education, GEAR UP Maine returns following an announcement from Maine Delegation on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
School shooting hoaxes have terrorized kids across U.S. Who’s behind it?
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Snow crunching under their feet, breaths coming quickly, the officers grabbed their duty rifles and ran toward Nouvel Catholic Central High School. The code had gone out just two minutes earlier on Feb. 7: active shooting in progress. They didn’t hesitate. When they found that the double doors next to the […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee appoints Walton building administrator, changes building rental policy
Committee members did not discuss either of the agenda items before they were approved.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Shooting erupted during dispute at a Baltimore university, but victims were unintended targets
The shooting happened at Morgan State University as students were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
U.S. forgiving more federal student loans that are ‘unsustainable debt’
In total, 3.6 million borrowers will have had $127 billion in debt wiped out since Biden took office.