Trump’s threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.
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Waterville Board of Education seeks candidates for Ward 5 seat
Those interested in filling the unexpired term of Julian Payne of Ward 5 are asked to send a letter of interest and résumé by June 18 to Superintendent Eric Haley.
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Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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Maine bill would exempt online charter schools from vaccine requirements
Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.
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Hodgkin hired as Winthrop Public Schools superintendent
James Hodgkin, who has 34 years of school administrative experience, will take over for Cornelia Brown on July 1.
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Scarborough teachers rally over stalled contract talks
They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31 and their union will soon enter fact-finding negotiations with the school board.
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Report says Maine needs statewide training standards, more oversight for school-based policing
The first study of its kind reveals ‘wide variation’ in school resource officer programs across the state, as the number of officers grows.
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One year in a one-room schoolhouse
Jenny Baum came from New York City last fall to teach Cliff Island’s two pupils. It already feels like home.
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One year in a one-room schoolhouse
Jenny Baum came from New York City last fall to teach Cliff Island’s two pupils. It already feels like home.