A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Town to consider impact of closing Fayette Central School
Tuesday’s public hearing will ask residents if they want to vote on whether to pay for a study evaluating a school closure.
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York County Community College president retiring
Barbara Finklestein will retire at the end of June after five years as president of YCCC.
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Our View: Use of restraints, seclusion means schools are failing
An increase in extreme interventions is a clear sign that schools either do not have the will or the resources to deal with challenging behavior.
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Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
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Our View: For a better future in Maine, build solid foundations for children
A child’s home life, health, education and future well-being are all connected.
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Young and on their own in Maine
An invisible trend, fed by an affordable housing crisis and opioid epidemic, has led to a record high in homeless students – and a 227 percent spike in children without a guardian.
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Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
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Winslow woman fulfills 2007 prediction, graduating from Thomas College just as her father, brother did
On Saturday, Makenzie Carlow, 20, will graduate from Thomas College, like her father and her big brother.
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Our View: For-profit colleges need state oversight
The Trump administration has shown no interest in keeping a watch on this troubling industry.