Wales-based RSU 4 school district held a third referendum on the FY24 budget.
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City councilor requests investigation of possible information leak from Lewiston School Committee executive sessions
Linda Scott is concerned that information from the School Committee’s executive sessions is being shared with Lewiston city councilors.
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Child care providers close doors, reduce capacity as federal funds run out
In Maine and across the nation, the end of pandemic-related federal support is causing another round of closures and downsizing in the struggling industry.
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Record number of students flock to programs at Central Maine Community College
The Auburn community college has trended upward over the past few years while other community colleges have trended downward.
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Five-year enrollment figures pose grim outlook for University of Maine system
All but two of University of Maine system schools have experienced a decline in enrollment over the last five years.
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Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says
The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.
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Farmington school board director announces resignation
Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.
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UMaine Augusta and Maine Department of Labor to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Maine would need to increase its number of cybersecurity professionals by 63% just to fill the number of current open positions.
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Dixfield-based school district directors approve student dean position
Principal Charlie Swan made the request for Dirigo Elementary School to support truant and high-absenteeism students, among other duties.
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Lewiston superintendent: Longley School vandalism expected to cost $40,000
Superintendent Jake Langlais said seven juveniles, all related, were seen on video.