More than 200 students compete at the state championships in South Portland.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Schools and Education
Missouri bill would allow Bible classes in schools
Some of the strongest opposition comes from a pastor.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers say state should take back full cost of teacher retirement to ease burden on school districts
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide ‘one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.’
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine bill would prevent schools from shaming students over unpaid lunch debt
The Maine School Nutrition Association is opposing the bill, saying it would encourage nonpayment by parents who know their kids will be fed regardless of what they owe.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Schools and Education, Sports
School ends cheerleading awards that call out girls’ body parts
A Wisconsin high school gave awards ‘meant to be funny’ for physical attributes such as largest breasts or buttocks.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill would ban e-cigarettes from school grounds
A work session on the bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Rebecca Millett, will be Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk superintendent defends response to racist incidents in schools
But a school board member and the former high school teacher’s attorney question the accuracy of the administrator’s post.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Bill would require all Maine schools to test for lead in drinking water
Schools with well water now must test for the harmful metal, but those on public water don’t have to test.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Larry Lockman’s proposal seeks to keep politics out of the classroom
The Republican’s measure draws criticism from educators and the ACLU.