Lewiston Regional Technical Center students are quickly finding high-paying jobs in their fields as employers seek skilled tradesmen.
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Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
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Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
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Bill to raise starting salaries for teachers passes Legislature
LD 898 proposes raising the minimum salary of certified K-12 teachers to $40,000 a year.
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Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide
The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.
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What makes the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Maine the No. 2 high school in the nation?
National recognition from U.S. News & World Report spotlights an educational hidden gem in remote northern Maine.
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Bates education expert talks about ‘screen time’ with Diane Sawyer for TV special
Anita Charles, a Bates College lecturer who has researched cellphone use in schools, is slated to appear on an ABC News show Friday evening.