The town and school district had asked the attorney general’s office for an opinion about whether a school board member can be employed by a contractor that provides services for the school district.
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Maine schools told to remove DEI or lose federal funding
A letter from the U.S. Department of Education instructs states to remove race-based diversity, equity and inclusion programs from schools within 14 days or lose federal funding.
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EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.
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Hallowell, Farmingdale students share Valentine’s Day excitement
Anna Chadwick focuses on first grade students at Hall-Dale Elementary School as they decorate mailboxes for valentines from classmates.
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Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
Posted inCommunity News, Local Government, Schools and Education
Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
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Farmington-based school district voting on grant for community resource center
Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Proposed bill would give Maine cities first chance to buy university buildings for sale
The bill is a response to the sale process of the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, but a University of Maine System official said no municipalities have ever submitted bids for university buildings.
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How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
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Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.