Remaining members of the SAD 75 board are now set to consider new leadership.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Funding for RSU 73 school resource officer to be separate article
$50,000 is requested for the position at Spruce Mountain middle and high schools.
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Posted inMaine, New England, Schools and Education
New England states look to boost oversight of struggling small colleges
As more private colleges fold under financial pressure, state officials in New England have been looking into increasing their oversight of the schools to help protect students.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Law enforcement officers teach class to gain perspective, build trust with youth
The program is part of a statewide initiative launched by U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Owl killed by car will help UNE students learn specimen preservation
Associate Professor Noah Perlut, an ornithologist and the chairman of the environmental studies department, is offering a class in specimen preservation that teaches students a museum skill and adds to the school’s wildlife collection.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
RSU 9 forum shares results of survey, looks to next steps for district
Results of a survey sent to RSU 9 educators, students and community members were shared at a forum held Monday night.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
First U.S. coal plant in years to open in Alaska
A 17-megawatt generator will open in April at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Isabella Ferriter of Cape Elizabeth wins Cumberland County Spelling Bee
The 7th-grader was perfect for 25 rounds, sealing her victory with the correct spelling of piazza.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms
Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.