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Madi Smith/Maine PublicAfter years of declining test scores the Maine department of Education last month announced what it called a "Back to Basics" teaching approach in math and reading. State officials say its a new approach aimed at getting kids invested in their own education. -
Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News CollaborativeThe suit alleges the districts have enacted policies that treat gender non-conforming students differently and create a hostile environment.
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Attendees formed working groups to generate ideas on outdoor education, sustainability in schools, green infrastructure in school buildings and more. -
Photos of James Black dressed as an ICE agent have circulated widely on social media, causing an uproar in the Mt. Blue school district. -
Together they will add 200 infant and toddler slots to the region and hope to eventually be the first in the state to provide 24/7 care. -
James Black wore the costume to a private family party, according to his relatives.
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The Sanford Head Start location serving over 100 children will remain open despite their Nov. 1 loss of federal funds due to the government shutdown. -
The University of Maine System saw slight enrollment growth this year, primarily due to an online program at the University of Maine at Presque Isle with over 3,000 students. -
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But both Northern and Washington County community colleges saw enrollment declines of nearly 10%. -
The Afterschool Alliance, a national nonprofit focused on increasing access to afterschool programs, found that 4 in 5 Maine children want to be in afterschool program, but can't find available spots. -
National Education advocates are sounding the alarm on the effect U.S. Department of Education staffing cuts will have on children with disabilities.
