GREENE — Maine School Administrative District 52 directors unanimously voted to support a $32.4 million budget at their meeting Thursday. It is a 7.3% increase from this fiscal year’s $30.2 million, down about 1% from the initial budget proposal presented in March. The budget includes a school resource officer, which the district plans to staff […]
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Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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Winthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget year.
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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
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Auburn School Department returns education technicians, sports program to budget
The owner of a property valued at $200,000 could expect to pay about $58 more in school tax under the proposed budget.
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Photo: Lewiston students walk out in support of gun reform
About 50 student walked out of Lewiston High School on Wednesday in protest of school violence.
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Photo Album: Prom Gown Giveaway in Auburn
Over 500 gowns will be available for free from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday during the Woman’s Literary Union’s 10th annual Prom Gown Giveaway in Auburn.
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Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child’s gender expression.
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First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America’ tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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Lewiston students learn coding through robotics partnership
The program is unique in that it brings together educators and researcher to create activities which connect math and computing.