School staffing shortages are leading to larger class sizes across the U.S.

The shortages had other effects on school life, including disruptions in student transportation, fewer extracurricular activities and a reduction in student services, according to data from a federal survey.

Maine launches $1 million ad campaign to attract teachers amid shortage

The initiative is funded with pandemic relief money and quantifies for the first time the number of educator vacancies in Maine: over 850.

Deal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town

Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.

RSU 9 faces increase in homeschooled students

During his superintendent's report on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged in a discussion with the board over staff and student retention.

UMF receives grant funding for GEAR UP

Maine's congressional delegation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that $4 million would be allocated annually to the GEAR UP program, which has helped prepare Maine students for postsecondary education since 1998.

Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions

As students head back to school, some districts struggle to find the staffing to serve them

The problem is particularly severe in Skowhegan-based Maine School Administrative District 54, which still needs more than 20 educational technicians as the 2023-24 school year launches.

School year in Maine begins with familiar staffing shortages

Special-education teachers are in especially short supply.

Maine adjunct professors join push for wage increases

The instructors acknowledge they have different roles than full-time faculty but say they should be paid similarly for performing the same tasks.

Lewiston superintendent proposes apprenticeship program to alleviate staffing shortages

Jake Langlais is calling for the creation of a five-year on-the-job training program which would ultimately lead to certifications.