Proposals include a sliding-scale model for major construction projects, looking at consolidation options and diversifying revenue streams.
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Lawmakers initiate reform of Maine’s fraught school funding formula
The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
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Maine schools react to increased ICE enforcement
Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
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Maine school nurses see ‘burdens and risks’ in new vaccine reporting system
Dozens signed a letter to state lawmakers, expressing concerns about privacy and the added time and effort associated with a new reporting module.
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Maine education officials going ‘back to basics’ on reading and math
Following ‘concerning declines’ in test scores on a national assessment, Maine’s Department of Education has new action plans for instruction.
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Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
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Maine schools are in disrepair. There isn’t enough money to address the crisis.
Rising construction costs, declining enrollment and a growing list of new school requests has prompted the state to reconsider its funding system.
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Rumford-based schools to have early release days to aid move to new school
All schools in the Mountain Valley Region will have half-day Fridays starting Oct. 31 as teachers and staff move into Mountain Valley Community School.
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Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.