Concerns arise over longer bus rides, earlier pickup times and after-school care.
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Faculty’s concerns prompt UMaine System to change political speech policy
Professors worried that the proposed policy could restrict their free speech rights.
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Federal appeals court agrees to hear Eves’ appeal of lawsuit over LePage’s action
The governor threatened to block funding for a charter school if former House Speaker Mark Eves were appointed its president. Judges previously ruled that LePage’s actions did not overstep his authority.
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Winthrop educators aim to unionize over frustrations with superintendent
The school staff unrest comes as the Winthrop school board has stood by Superintendent Gary Rosenthal, recently extending his contract.
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Maine substitute teacher let go after telling a student Trump would kick him out of country
The conversation about President Trump’s proposed border wall and the impact it would have immigrants was videotaped and shared on social media.
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Three Gardiner-area teachers receive national board honor
The teachers are three of the 50 educators in Maine celebrating their National Board Certification status.
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Sanford officials investigate videotaped clash between student, teacher
The superintendent says he would ‘never condone’ the remarks made by the substitute teacher at Sanford Regional Technical Center.
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Winslow School Board to hire superintendent if AOS 92 dissolves
The board voted unanimously to hire Peter Thiboutot, the assistant superintendent of AOS 92, at its Monday meeting.
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Handcuffed teacher says school board head should resign
The Louisiana teacher was arrested after questioning her superintendent’s pay raise at a school board meeting.
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Forum scheduled on proposed Randolph school closure
A presentation is expected for residents and board members at the Jan. 25 meeting, and a vote is expected to take place that night.