Schools and Education
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PublishedJune 29, 2024
Biden administration pauses collection on some student loans
A spokesperson for the Education Department said the agency is taking action to support borrowers while meeting the terms of the injunction.
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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Portland Adult Education graduates celebrate success and sacrifices
The 141 graduates, many of whom came from other countries and worked multiple jobs, took care of family and dealt with homelessness, all while working toward high school diplomas and workforce certificates.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine's labor shortage.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and 'immediate and strict compliance is expected.'
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
State gets $25 million for traffic improvements around future Roux Institute in Portland
The federal grant will fund several projects, including a new I-295 offramp and a pedestrian bridge.
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
Gorham school budget prevails by 2 votes after recount
The results counted 1,829 votes in favor and 1,827 against, with 3,668 ballots cast and 12 blank ballots.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.
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PublishedJune 19, 2024
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Proponents said the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance.
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PublishedJune 17, 2024
Maine school districts are working to keep their students engaged over summer break
Educators have long lamented the dreaded 'summer slide,' but communities are more active than ever in providing resources to prevent it.
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PublishedJune 14, 2024
Maine university system holds first conference on artificial intelligence
The event on Friday drew leaders from business, government and academia to talk about keeping Maine at the forefront of AI use and development.
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