State’s new education podcast features 2 Portland teachers

The Maine Department of Education plans to highlight state educators and education in the monthly show.

Some criticize uneven distribution of pandemic debit cards for groceries

More than 20,000 Maine students were left out of the pandemic relief program that provided up to $120 per child to spend on food.

As students head back to school, some districts struggle to find the staffing to serve them

The problem is particularly severe in Skowhegan-based Maine School Administrative District 54, which still needs more than 20 educational technicians as the 2023-24 school year launches.

Maine legislators consider bills to change state K-12 funding formula

The Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs heard testimony on 8 bills proposing changes to or examination of the state's K-12 funding formula.

Maine schools to receive $42 million in additional state funding after miscalculation discovered

Many, but not all, districts around the state will receive more funding. The Portland school district, the state's largest, will receive $3.6 million more than it initially expected.

Livermore school director concerned about state commissioner’s comments on learning

Maine may lose federal funds over student testing shift

The U.S. Department of Education says the state has not conducted the legally required student assessments to receive funding for low-income students, but state officials are challenging the decision.

School meals served on remote learning days will now be reimbursed by the state

The news could be a boon to central Maine districts that were facing thousands of dollars of unbudgeted expenses or ending the school year in late June.

Bill would extend eligibility for special education services

Some school districts, however, balk at cost and opponents question whether the public school system is the right place to best serve this population up to age 22.

Auburn school officials fear delays for opening new high school

Cost overruns are estimated at at least $7.5 million.