Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief

For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.

South Portland council considers first flavored tobacco ban in Maine

A proposed ban on candy-flavored tobacco liquids used in e-cigarettes comes after a vape shop opened last fall across from Mahoney Middle School.

Erskine Academy’s Soule to receive 2019 Principal’s Award

Commentary: Don’t make it harder to access Maine’s popular charter schools

Arbitrary proposed caps on enrollment and the number of institutions would separate families from innovative learning opportunities.

Greenlight Maine launches new show for collegiate entrepreneurs

Collegiate Challenge will feature college student entrepreneurs competing for a grand prize of $25,000.

Portland school board votes to double pre-kindergarten program over 5 years

The expanded program is expected to cost $3 million and offer full-day classes to about 260 children, which is about half of the 4-year-olds in the city.

Massabesic High to receive funding from Amazon Future Engineer program

The initiative aims to address the shortage of graduates in computer science, which encompasses coding, robotics, forensics and other STEM-based career paths.

Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000

The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn't pay the minimum.

RSU 12 spending expected to increase by $811,289 next year

Superintendent Howard Tuttle spoke to the Chelsea Selectboard on Thursday about the budget, which could jump 6 percent locally.

To fight cancer, Maine may allow students to use sunscreen in school

Bill would drop requirement that students bring a permission slip before possessing or using sunscreen.