Officials say they’re more aware than ever of the need to make students feel safe.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
UMF would get $8.5M for student center, early child care program if state bond passes
The bond money is part of a $49 million total package the University of Maine System is asking voters to approve Tuesday.
Scarborough school officials issue whooping cough warning
Following a pertussis outbreak at Scarborough High School, parents are urged to keep kids home if they have a cough and to update family vaccinations.
District investigating Mt. Ararat students’ reports of illness after party
The students told a school nurse that they were feeling ‘off’ after eating baked goods at the party Wednesday.
Amazon pushes coding for next generation
The company launches a program that aims to teach more than 10 million students a year how to code.
Maine community colleges see Question 5 as $15 million investment
Kennebec Valley Community College would receive nearly $2.2 million if the referendum is approved by voters Nov. 6.
USM launches institute to enhance economic ties among Arctic countries
The Maine North Atlantic Institute will act as a hub for the various groups with economic and cultural interests in Scandinavia.
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
KVCC celebrates new lineworker technology facility with help from Central Maine Power
The utility’s parent company helped fund the $1.39 million renovation project with a $250,000 grant.
Arts education in Maine gets boost from $2.5 million federal grant
Side x Side will expand the program it started in Portland elementary schools to include schools in Lewiston.