Three measures presented Thursday ran into a flood of opposition from parents, librarians and others who argue that the legislation is based on false information about what and how students are taught in public schools.
Lana Cohen
Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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Committee backs bill to raise Maine’s minimum teacher salary
The proposal, which got bipartisan support, would raise the minimum salary from $40,000 to $50,000.
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Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House
Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state’s students safe.
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Maine children continue to struggle in pandemic’s wake
More youths are facing mental health, academic and housing instability problems than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Maine Children’s Alliance.
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Bill would ask Mainers to specify who is protected from discrimination
A bill that would ask Maine voters to explicitly prohibit discrimination in the state constitution stirred passionate debate at the Legislature on Monday.
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Lawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members
Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
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Legislators consider bills to stem Maine’s shortage of educators
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony on 8 bills Thursday.
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Legislators move to create housing subsidies for homeless students
The Legislature’s Committee on Housing votes unanimously on a bill to create a rental assistance program for homeless students and, where applicable, their families.
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Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature
Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.
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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.