ME: Education
ME social workers, educators seek end to state licensing exam
Social workers in Maine say the state's required licensing exam is biased and contributing to a shortage of workers in the field. Data show …
Maine’s Colby College counters higher ed mistrust with community outreach
Americans' confidence in higher education has plummeted but students and staff at Maine's Colby College hope continued community outreach will help br…
Beyond book checkouts, ME librarians teach “digital citizenship”
School librarians in Maine are teaching students the importance of "digital citizenship." The concept is similar to civics education but helps stude…
More conversation, training urged to break stigma of suicide
Advocates for mental health in Maine say the stigma of suicide often prevents those most at risk from getting the help they need. The CDC reports …
New Labor Center in Maine to Focus on Union Organizing, Community Education
Union activity is thriving nationwide and a new labor center in Maine aims to keep it going. The University of Southern Maine will open the Charles …
ME Students Benefit from New Climate Change-Related Education Tool
Educators in Maine will have a new online resource this school year to help them teach what they say is one of the most challenging subjects: climate …
More STEM Workers Needed in ME to Fill Growing Green Energy Sector
Business leaders in Maine are working to raise awareness of the growing number of climate change-related job opportunities. The state's recent …
Education Advocates Say Expired Chromebooks Teach Kids the Wrong Lesson
Education advocates say pending expiration dates for Google Chromebooks teach kids the wrong lesson about technology. Software on thirteen models …
Bowdoin Students Benefit from Job Training 'Bootcamp'
Students at Bowdoin College are benefiting from an innovative, student-led program aimed at taking the mystery out of career planning. Each winter …
Outdoor Education Key to Improving Health of Students, Planet
Congressional lawmakers are considering a bill to help improve the environmental literacy of America's students. Dubbed the "No Child Left Inside …
ME Parents Struggle with Lack of Affordable, Accessible Child Care
CLARIFICATION: Percentages of students' reading and math scores were clarified. (12:46 p.m. MDT, June 14, 2023) Maine ranks 12th in the nation on …
Maine Officials Cite Dangers of 'Intexticated Driving'
State leaders in Maine are calling attention to the growing number of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways due to distracted driving. The …