The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.
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Saint Dominic Academy to close its high school at end of school year
Grades kindergarten through 8 will continue at the Lewiston campus starting next year.
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Trump administration targets Maine again, this time on transgender policy in schools
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the U.S. Department of Education, which Trump wants to abolish, is investigating whether dozens of Maine school districts are violating or misusing federal privacy laws and infringing on parents’ rights.
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Auburn’s $65M school budget to get public hearing next week
The proposed budget would increase the tax levy for education by $0.31.
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UMaine to pause new graduate student job offers, citing funding uncertainty
The flagship public university in Orono will temporarily pause funded offers for graduate students like research assistantships, which make up about a quarter of the current graduate student population.
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Auburn to explore moving sixth graders to middle school
The move would bring sixth graders into a more age-appropriate environment and enhance academic outcomes, among other benefits, according to one report.
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Researchers recommend changes to special ed funding under state formula review
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
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Lewiston proposed school budget includes 3.44% tax increase
Administrators this year wanted to keep the tax increase on local property owners below 4%.
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Maine teacher shortage prompts multipronged approach
Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth parents, students hold rally supporting trans students
The district gained national attention after an on-camera clash between Gov. Mills and President Trump over a Greely student’s win at a girls track meet.