Winthrop Public Schools will hold a public hearing set for Monday to answer questions on the $13.7 million budget the Town Council previously voted down.
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Augusta student wins national recognition in American history essay contest
Tristan Morton’s essay on ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ by John Phillip Sousa placed second nationally in Daughter of the American Revolution’s essay contest for the sixth grade.
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Readfield-area school officials clash with teachers union over survey critical of district
The union in Regional School Unit 38 has been rebuffed by the superintendent and school board officers in its efforts to share a union-sent survey to the remainder of the board of directors.
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Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine’s labor shortage.
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Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and ‘immediate and strict compliance is expected.’
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Farmington police to conduct multiagency active shooting training at Mt. Blue High School
Law enforcement services throughout Franklin County will continue to be provided during the training.
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More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.
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New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Proponents said the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance.
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Dresden voters pass $1.78 million municipal budget
Around 55 residents passed Dresden’s $1.78 million budget at Tuesday’s annual town meeting without any changes or adjustments to the proposed municipal spending plan.
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More grants help expand outdoor learning possibilities at Spruce Mountain schools in Jay
Grants have helped create Spruce Mountain Outdoor Learning Center and “Boggy Walk Trail” between Spruce Mountain elementary and high schools.