Kristian Moravec

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Kristian Moravec is an education and workforce development reporter for The Maine Monitor.

She has long been passionate in understanding the nuances and various perspectives of any topic. This value has placed her around the globe in various cultural exchange programs and has driven reporting on hard-hitting topics like the recent toxic firefighting foam spill in Brunswick.

Though Kristian originally hails from outside Chicago, she has spent the past decade living around the East Coast and abroad. She moved to Midcoast Maine in 2024 to cover local news in the region.

Contact Kristian with questions, concerns or story ideas: kristian@themainemonitor.org

Language(s) Spoken: English; proficient in Russian

Aaron Frey poses for a photo while standing behind his desk.

Maine’s battle with Trump over Title IX could have national consequences

The way the Trump administration has approached the Title IX probes in Maine has been unusual, legal experts told The Maine Monitor, citing both the speed and lack of procedure.

ByKristian Moravec

April 20, 2025

Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference with Maine state representative Laurel Libby standing behind her.

Here’s a timeline of Maine’s fight with the Trump administration over transgender student athletes

These are key events in the state’s Title IX battle with federal agencies. We’ll keep the list updated.

ByKristian Moravec

April 19, 2025

exterior of the Rose M. Gaffney elementary school.

How much state funding does each Maine school district get?

As lawmakers review the school funding formula, officials say the model is inadequate.

ByKristian Moravec

April 6, 2025

An empty classroom with four desks for students spread out.

Lawmakers aim to tackle the teacher shortage from multiple angles

Educators and lawmakers have varying priorities on how to address Maine’s dwindling teacher workforce, but many are united behind a multi-pronged approach.

ByKristian Moravec

March 23, 2025

exterior of the U.S. Department of Education building.

How much federal education funding is at risk in Maine? Here are four charts that break it down.

A look at state data offers insight into what’s at risk as Trump pushes to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

ByKristian Moravec

March 8, 2025