President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
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Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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Maine education officials uncertain about impact of Trump orders on diversity, school choice
Both orders call for further action by federal officials to enforce Trump administration policies, and Maine schools will be watching to see if there are any impacts to funding or programs.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Maine 4th graders’ math and reading skills are among the lowest in the US
Reading and math proficiency scores for Maine’s 4th graders have fallen roughly 10 percentage points since 2019, ranking among the biggest drops nationwide.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
3 myths about rural education that are holding students back
The lack of rural research and focus has perpetuated many myths and misconceptions about rural education that overlook the strengths and opportunities for students who attend rural schools. Let’s take a look.
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Funding public schools based on enrollment in the previous year may help keep their budgets more stable, research shows
When enrollment falls, high-income districts are more likely than their low-income counterparts to cut spending on instruction and administration and reduce the number of teachers.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout — but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Asking teachers to adopt new tools without removing old requirements is a recipe for burnout.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Cape Elizabeth parents shared old tests, principal says
Some parents have been passing each other old notes and tests to give their students an unfair advantage, the principal said in a letter to families.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted
PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.
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Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.