diversity

The U.S. Department of Education is warning states that they will lose federal funding if they don't eliminate programming related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Portland Public Schools say they're prioritizing equity, as students of color make up more than 53% of the district's student body.

A survey of teachers across the state reveals concerns about the costs of being in the profession, the lack of professional development and the need for improved diversity in the workforce.

Superintendent Tim Matheney called it "the most vile email message" he'd seen during 35 years working in education.

An equity audit, along with a review of the school curriculum and new implicit bias training for school officials involved in hiring, are among the steps the Bangor School Department plans to take to improve diversity and inclusivity.

Census data released Thursday showed that the state’s population of 1,362,359 remains overwhelming white. But the numbers decreased slightly from 95.2.% of the population to 90.8% over the past decade. Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire represent three of the four whitest states in the latest data.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ The University of Southern Maine is adding a new prayer room to better accommodate Muslim students and students of other faiths.The…

We've all heard the statistics about how Maine is the whitest state in the nation. What's it like to be African American in a state not known for its…