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'It is terrifying': The ripple-effect of school shootings and secondhand trauma

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'It can be difficult': Talking to students about mental health

Mental health is a huge focus for all of us right now but especially in the classroom.
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Teens and the internet: Tips for parents who want to balance supervision and trust

The internet is a crucial part of kids' learning, even outside of academics. It also can expose students to predators looking to exploit them.
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Maine barbershop gives kids free haircuts before starting school

Nealy 150 kids got free haircuts in Auburn Monday before starting school.
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Thomas College education majors fill 'critical' shortage of substitute teachers

In August, faculty attended a Maine superintendents' conference where administrators expressed a desire for teachers to get more experience before student teaching.
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How Bangor, Portland school districts plan to keep students safe this year

Many Maine students returned to school this week, and school safety is weighing heavy on many parents' minds.
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'Unprecedented' rise in student enrollment at Maine's community college due to free tuition

Data from the Maine Community College System shows SMCC had the largest number of new students enrolled from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022.
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'Substantial' need for ed techs, bus drivers as Maine schools struggle to hire before school starts

South Portland Schools' superintendent said the district needs 10 to 15 more ed techs. In Lewiston, the district is looking to find more than 100.
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How parents can support kids' mental health as they head back to school

Coming out of the pandemic, mental health experts say kids are struggling with depression and anxiety at alarming rates.
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Maine girl donates more than 200 backpacks to fellow students

For five years, Ava Burke has requested backpacks in lieu of birthday gifts to help area students be prepared to go back to school.
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11-year-old donates more than 200 backpacks to Maine students

For five years, Ava Burke has requested backpacks in lieu of birthday gifts to help area students be prepared to go back to school.
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Back-to-school supplies drive in Old Town helps families prep for school year

“Given the times in our economy, many families have a hard time getting those supplies they need,” Founder Connor Archer of the Courageous Steps Project said.

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'It is terrifying': The ripple-effect of school shootings and secondhand trauma

'It can be difficult': Talking to students about mental health

Teens and the internet: Tips for parents who want to balance supervision and trust

Maine barbershop gives kids free haircuts before starting school

Thomas College education majors fill 'critical' shortage of substitute teachers

How Bangor, Portland school districts plan to keep students safe this year

'Unprecedented' rise in student enrollment at Maine's community college due to free tuition

'Substantial' need for ed techs, bus drivers as Maine schools struggle to hire before school starts

How parents can support kids' mental health as they head back to school

Maine girl donates more than 200 backpacks to fellow students

11-year-old donates more than 200 backpacks to Maine students

Back-to-school supplies drive in Old Town helps families prep for school year

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