The measure recommends, but does not require, Maine school districts to enact later start times for high school students.
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RSU 18 school board discusses what to do with potential extra state revenue
Some members called for putting the money into the undesignated fund balance; others were open to hiring additional staff members or returning money to taxpayers.
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KKK flyers in Skowhegan prompt school letters, renewed angst over ‘Indians’ mascot
School officials send letters home to families condemning bigotry, while a Native American leader says the mixed message of keeping the Skowhegan ‘Indians’ mascot is hypocritical.
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Second instance of anti-Muslim graffiti at USM prompts investigation
The graffiti discovered Tuesday evening is condemned by USM President Glenn Cummings.
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Voter approval needed for Oak Hill High School roof work
Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales residents are scheduled to vote on the project April 25.
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Waterville council OKs leasing 30 parking spaces in city lot to Colby for hotel use
A final vote on the parking lease is expected to be taken April 11.
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Maine teacher of the year finalists visit Thomas College to kick off new partnership
The teachers visited classes throughout the day and participated in a panel discussion about innovation in the classroom as part of as part of a teacher-in-resident program.
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Supporting women in science is about encouragement
Based on the strong showing of female participants at the recent Maine State Science Fair, high schools are on the right track to foster more women in science, Amber Howard writes.
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Maine Department of Education awards grants to 7 school-based projects
The LePage administration’s ‘Embrace’ initiative aims to create efficiencies between neighboring school districts.
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Oakland’s McGee named 2017 Principal of the Year by statewide group
Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, said she feels like ‘the luckiest principal in the world.’