A Wisconsin high school gave awards ‘meant to be funny’ for physical attributes such as largest breasts or buttocks.
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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.
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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.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Central Maine superintendents: Snow days more common now than the past
School officials said icing events have spurred more cancellations than they did in previous decades.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Should Maine students have to learn cursive? Some lawmakers think so.
A public hearing was held Thursday on Rep. Heidi Sampson’s bill to require cursive instruction in grades 3-5 of Maine public schools.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Associate dean of UMaine law school selected as interim dean
Dmitry Bam will assume the position when Dean Danielle Conway leaves for a new position at Penn State.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Student loan servicers, regulator failed to do their jobs for years, report finds
The report by the Department of Education’s independent inspector general’s office shows some borrowers weren’t getting guidance and protection as they sought the best plan for paying off their student loans.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Law enforcement officers teach class to gain perspective, build trust with youth
The program is part of a statewide initiative launched by U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.