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What used to be one of Maine’s smallest universities has seen the biggest increase in students
1+ week, 6+ day ago (675+ words) Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year, continuing an upward trend in enrollment driven by online learners. Officials said the preliminary head count, which happens before…...
Maine’s gubernatorial candidates agree on education challenges, but not solutions
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1554+ words) Two of the three gubernatorial candidates vying to succeed Gov. Janet Mills this November agree on the major challenges Maine schools are facing: students are falling behind in reading and math, mental health needs are growing, educators are underpaid and…...
Facing sinking enrollment, Maine's island schools are finding unique solutions to stay afloat
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1345+ words) Many school districts across the country face declining enrollment, teacher shortages and funding uncertainties. For small island communities off the coast of Maine, these challenges can be even more daunting. On an island with fewer than 100 year-round residents, declining enrollment…...
Bangor school community coming together on plan for Fairmount closure
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1130+ words) BDN reporters help make the Bangor region a better place by holding officials accountable and shining a light. Your donation can help raise $60,000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now. After weeks of debate, Bangor families and…...
Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (831+ words) Residents from every county will converge on Bangor next month to discuss the future of education in Maine. In all, 64 volunteers who raised their hand will take part in what is called a “citizens’ assembly,” with a shared goal to…...
Bangor elementary school to temporarily close for asbestos remediation
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (53+ words) The Fairmount School said students can finish out the school year, but will need to be relocated next year. Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus recaps the Hawks' season and what the future holds for... The Fairmount School said students can…...
Fairmount School in Bangor to close for 2026-27 school year
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) The Fairmount School in Bangor is closing for next school year after district leaders say they found asbestos in the roof while making repairs. The Fairmount School in Bangor is closing for next school year after district leaders say they…...
Bangor’s Fairmount School to be temporarily closed due to asbestos
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) The Bangor School Department plans to “temporarily” close one of its elementary schools next school year to remediate asbestos found in the roof. “The assessments that were conducted led us to conclude that while we are able to safely finish…...
Maine public schools will soon be required to ban phones during school day
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (14+ words) Baltimore Sun...
Maine House progresses education funding bill
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (244+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Maine House took up a proposal Monday that could increase an expected 70 million dollars annually to the state’s public school funding. The bill would make changes to the state’s funding formula as well as complete a…...