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Schools and Education

Published
May 23, 2019

Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion

A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
Published
May 23, 2019

Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk

A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
Published
May 23, 2019

Cumberland and North Yarmouth will vote on $38.4 million school budget

The SAD 51 spending plan would not increase property tax rates in either town.
Published
May 22, 2019

Three candidates running for 2 SAD 51 board seats

Cumberland voters will choose from incumbent Mike Brown, Peter Bingham and Jennifer Stewart.
Published
May 22, 2019

Bath-area residents to vote on $33.7 million school budget

The proposed school budget is 12 percent higher than the current year.

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Published
May 22, 2019

At council’s direction, Portland school board cuts $450,000 from budget

The reduction would delay the hiring of a social worker and four ed techs to provide additional support to high school students with behavioral or emotional disabilities.
Published
May 22, 2019

Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need

Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.
Published
May 21, 2019

Scarborough picks retiring RSU 14 superintendent to fill interim position

The school board has appointed Sandy Prince to lead Scarborough schools for a year after he retires from the Windham-Raymond district in June.
Published
May 21, 2019

Maine House gives final approval to ending vaccine opt-outs

The bill to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations must clear just 1 more hurdle before going to the governor.
Published
May 21, 2019

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president

Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.