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The current chancellor of the UMaine System Dannel Malloy will help lead an international committee advocating against the death penalty. While governor of Connecticut in 2015, Malloy signed legislation abolishing capital punishment in the state.
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The school says it plans to use a new $10 million to add computational techniques throughout its curriculum, and to launch new applied fields of study in areas such as environmental engineering and public health.
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Newly published data from the Maine Department of Education show a slight decline this fall to about 172,600 students, which is about 4% below pre-pandemic levels.
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The state of Maine is behind on its goal of offering universal access to public pre-K programs by the 2026-2027 school year. According to a story on Wednesday by Bangor Daily News reporter Sawyer Loftus, only about 43% of public school districts are offering universal pre-K.
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Ryan Low said that for the first time since 2014, the system is projected to balance its budget next year without relying on system reserves
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How books are being targeted for controversial content, in Maine and nationwide
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Hampden, Frankfort, Newburgh and Winterport have all sent letters to RSU 22 requesting the surplus be returned.
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Budget challenges could lead to cuts in school-based mental health clinic operations, which could hobble an effective system for getting students the help they urgently need.
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Teams of students design and build complex robots and compete in tournaments
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A bill to move responsibility for young children with disabilities to local schools is under consideration in Augusta.
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Camden's former Elm Street School building hasn't been used by the district for several years and is currently being leased by a local Montessori school through 2026.
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Despite federal delays, UMaine System says applicants should still get financial aid info next monthThe federal FAFSA form is typically made available in October, but this year it was delayed nearly three months as federal agencies have worked to streamline the form.