Bates College student government and others decry decision to call police over anti-Israel graffiti as ‘a censure of student voices.’
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After outcry, Gardiner-area school board OKs honoring high school’s top 10 graduating seniors
“We thought it was the one thing COVID couldn’t rip away from us,” one top senior, who said the ranking was a goal from the start of their first year, wrote.
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Poet Richard Blanco to speak at Colby College’s 200th commencement
The graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 23, but the event is closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Colby College officials still deciding whether to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Administrators at other Maine colleges — including Bowdoin College, Bates College, St. Joseph’s College and College of the Atlantic — have announced they will require full vaccinations prior to the fall semester.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
Waldo County hospital offering COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students at Thorndike schools
The announcement of the clinic at the Mount View Schools complex comes as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gains approval for people age 12-15.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school looking to use athletics fund money to put in a new track
When he died, Hallowell resident Melvin Simmons left a financial gift intended to pay for improvements at Hall-Dale High School athletic facilities.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
In response to pandemic, proposal looks to protect Maine teachers from bullying
A spokesman for teachers said the pandemic has revealed that school workers face unique job challenges and should be able to work in an environment free from bullying.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System settles lawsuit over handling of sexual misconduct allegations
A student accused of sexual misconduct sued the university system, arguing he was discriminated against because of his gender.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta continues community discussion about schools of the future
A follow-up to last week’s virtual meetings about design concepts for Augusta’s schools sought more feedback from community members about what they want to see for the city’s students.