Children should be able to see themselves in the books they read, educators say, because it will help them succeed in an increasingly diverse nation.
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Home checks, arrests, advice all part of the job for RSU 73 officer Darin Gilbert
Darin Gilbert, the school resource officer for Regional School Unit 73 gave a quarterly report for the board of directors Thursday.
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Augusta schools’ proposal to restrict broadcast media rejected
School Board sent the proposal for broadcast policy, which would have required broadcasters to pay a $50 fee for regular season games, back to the Policy Committee for revision with input from media.
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Spruce Mountain Middle School student’s threats determined not viable
The RSU 73 superintendent said the school guidance department will continue to follow up with the family of a student who made statements on Dec. 5 about a student bringing a gun to school.
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Maine to study preschool special education as lawmakers consider shifting services
The study will look at Maine’s services compared to other states and how legislation to move services for preschool-age children from the state to local districts would affect students.
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Opposition to name change prompts USM to put proposal on hold
A bill to change the name to the University of Maine at Portland will be withdrawn as USM President Glenn Cummings says there’s time for more research and discussion.
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U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools
A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
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Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School
One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
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Review will help state decide whether to shift child special education services
A bill introduced this year makes local school districts responsible for providing for 3- to 5-year-olds.
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New name for USM doesn’t make the grade with some students
Calling it the University of Maine at Portland is misleading, say most of roughly 20 students interviewed, and the $1.2 million needed to make the change could be spent in better ways.