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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Massabesic High to receive funding from Amazon Future Engineer program
The initiative aims to address the shortage of graduates in computer science, which encompasses coding, robotics, forensics and other STEM-based career paths.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn't pay the minimum.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2019
RSU 12 spending expected to increase by $811,289 next year
Superintendent Howard Tuttle spoke to the Chelsea Selectboard on Thursday about the budget, which could jump 6 percent locally.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019
To fight cancer, Maine may allow students to use sunscreen in school
Bill would drop requirement that students bring a permission slip before possessing or using sunscreen.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019
Committee unanimously approves bill forbidding ‘food shaming’ in Maine schools
The measure, which now goes to the full Legislature, prohibits schools from serving a second-tier meal or stigmatizing students who can't pay for lunch.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Lawmakers reject bill to require Maine schools to teach cursive
The proposal by Rep. Heidi Sampson, R-Alfred, to require cursive instruction beginning in grade 3 goes down on a 9-0 committee vote.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
More than 200 turn out for meeting on racism complaint in Kennebunk schools
The Regional School Unit 21 board votes to take two steps in response to a race-based retaliation complaint filed by a black teacher.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Maine high schools struggle to grow ranks of referees
Many who officiate at the high school level will retire soon, but rigid schedules and fan hostility can deter younger refs.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
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.'
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
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.
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