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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
Maine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic
Chronic absenteeism rates are more than 10 percentage points higher than the 2018-19 school year. Experts say resources to get students to class aren't back on track.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2023
SAD 75 makes revisions to its first-ever policy regarding transgender students
Topsham-based school board revises a new transgender policy with input from parents.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Maine’s high school graduation rate dropped during the pandemic, but may be recovering
This year's grads were freshmen when the pandemic hit, making this past year their first relatively normal high school experience.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Bangor school sues state officials over tuition reimbursement program
Crosspoint Church in Bangor says lawmakers changed the Maine Human Rights Act to circumvent a U.S. Supreme Court decision and prevent religious schools from receiving public money.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Winslow Elementary School construction on track to add needed classrooms
A $2.4 million project to expand the school by adding four classrooms, utility space and bathrooms is expected to conclude in June.
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PublishedMay 17, 2021
Bill would end use of student restraint and seclusion in Maine schools
The measure has the support of advocates for the disabled, but school administrators and some parents said the bill would prohibit some of the only techniques that work in dangerous situations.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2021
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
As buildings reopen amid virus fears, occupants seek to clear the air
Businesses and schools are scrambling to upgrade their heating and cooling systems to reduce COVID-19 outbreaks.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Broadcasters say they will not air Cony High School’s home games
Longtime central Maine broadcasters say they will focus on schools that welcome them, and cover Cony only when it is the visiting team.
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