School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
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Aroostook school district votes to follow Trump administration on Title IX
The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approved a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
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Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic
The University of Maine School of Law is trying to reestablish a criminal justice legal clinic for student attorneys, but funding it could be a roadblock in a tight budget year.
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West Gardiner write-in wins spot on Gardiner-area school board
Resident Janelle McKinnon won a spot on the MASD 11 school board at Saturday’s election. Her first regular business meeting is May 1.
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Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back
The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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As Trump extends deadline to end DEI in schools, Maine tells districts not to respond
States now have until April 24 to respond to a memo instructing them to remove all diversity, equity and inclusion programming in schools.
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Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals
The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it’s unclear exactly how much that could cost.
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Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.
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High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.
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Activist seeks ouster of Cony principal because she heads Maine Principals’ Association
Nicholas Blanchard said he is circulating a petition to remove Kim Liscomb as principal of Cony Middle and High School; the school department has not seen the petition.