As the pandemic continues to disrupt normal routines, students are finding it more difficult to learn and interact with their peers, according to school-based mental health workers statewide.
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Funding for UMF program rejected, congressional delegation aren’t happy
The U.S. Department of Education is defunding UMF’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant that prepares “economically disadvantaged students in Maine” for college.
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Brunswick schools review policy in wake of reported hazing incident among football players
School officials are looking to implement an anonymous reporting tool to collect data and gain awareness on future allegations in the district.
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Augusta Board of Education alters winter break at suggestion of student representative
A proposal to adjust winter break might have been good for teachers, but student representative Kristen Merrill says it would be difficult for most students.
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Supreme Court signals support of public tuition for religious schools in Maine case
The plaintiffs say a state program of tuition reimbursement – for students whose towns have no high school – unfairly discriminates against people based on their religious beliefs.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Maine case that could have an impact on school choice nationwide
At issue is a state program providing tax money to allow students in towns without public schools to attend private — but not religious — schools.
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Mt. Blue seeking community input on strategic planning for schools
Regional School Unit 9 began examining the future that parents, students and community members envision for the district in a survey and series of interviews.
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Gardiner Regional Middle School staff members camp outside for hunger
Students and staff members at the school collect thousands of items for food drive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Vaccinating students seen as key moment as central Maine schools juggle pandemic challenges
With the increase in COVID-19 cases despite using the same guidelines as last year, school districts are seeing large increases in the number of positive cases from just the first few months of school.
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USM to start search for new president
The university system said it plans to interview finalists in March and pick the new president by April to replace Glenn Cummings.