Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.
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Oxford Hills honors four educators
One middle school and three elementary school teachers were recognized as Staff Member of the Month,
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Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary
A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
All Spruce Mountain substitutes to keep same rates of pay through June
The current rates will be effective through June 30, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Abram High School exclusive NYC field trip will foster creativity for 10 talented students
Mt. Abram art teacher wants to take five to ten students to New York City to explore the art scene in 2025.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year
The Maine Department of Education described the long-time educator as nature-oriented and a mentor to other teachers.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
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Absent teachers risk costing American schools $4 billion a year
Low starting pay, burdensome student loans, attrition and a smaller teacher pipeline have exacerbated absences.