Some worry that faculty lost because of a retirement incentive program will be replaced by lecturers and not fully credentialed professors.
Schools and Education
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Alabama education director ousted over book’s ‘woke concepts’
The governor’s move comes as schools emerge as flashpoints over diversity training and parents’ rights.
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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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Richmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after residents oppose cuts
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
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Leavitt Area High School removes sex-themed graphic novel from library
‘Let’s Talk About It’ covers topics likes consent, body image, safe sex and gender/sexual identity, but also shares advice on masturbation, kinks, sexting and porn.
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Jay area high school rafting trip to Moose River approved
This will be the third year for the Spruce Mountain High School rafting trip to Moose River above Jackman.
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Spruce Mountain school board approves rafting trip
Students learn paddling strokes, how to tip a canoe over and water safety.
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Hallowell-area school board says ‘sayonara’ to $34.5 million budget plan after backlash to Japanese program cuts
The Regional School Unit 2 board of directors did not accept the $34.5 million budget from the finance committee after hearing testimony from community and staff members about cuts to positions and programs within the budget.
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Cascade Brook School holds first family night since pre-COVID 19
Cascade Brook School Principal Dr. Nichole Goodspeed shared good news with the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, April 11, as the school held its first parent/family night since before COVID 19.