“School districts pay us less than a Walmart shelf-stocker”: Ed techs push for higher pay
Dozens of districts started the school year with wages below the current state minimum of $14.15 per hour.
Technical education is becoming increasingly popular. Can programs meet the demand?
CTE center directors say statewide increased enrollment in CTE programs is positive, but some are concerned about staffing and space limitations to meet the need.
All Maine students can now get free lunches, no application needed. What does that mean for poverty data?
A number of schools have adopted the Community Eligibility Provision, which looks at reliance on public benefits such as SNAP and TANF.
Impact of affirmative action ruling on Maine higher education remains unclear
A Supreme Court decision barred colleges from considering an applicant’s race in the admissions process. How that will play out is still to be seen.
