The Board of Education’s policy committee is drafting a formal proposal to do so after a meeting that was attended by about 70 people.
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Japanese students use virtual reality to recreate A-bomb attack
The project recreates the sights and sounds of Hiroshima before, during and after the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city 73 years ago Monday.
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Fairfield area school district names new superintendent
Reza Namin, who will start on Sept. 1 as superintendent of schools for School Administrative District 49, replaces longtime superintendent Dean Baker, who retired.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
For pizza money, college-bound Yarmouth teen will continue predicting the weather from away
Phenom forecaster Jack Sillin is asking for $35 a month – in total – in exchange for the daily blog posts that many Mainers rely on.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Former city councilor chosen by Republicans to run for Waterville Board of Education in Ward 7
Thursday’s caucus also chose candidates for City Council in wards 1, 5, and 7.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Students, officials break ground on construction of new Monmouth school
The new middle-elementary school is expected to open in January 2020, after the state agreed to pick up the tab for its construction.
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An effective way to reach students, texting has risks
The now-ubiquitous communication tool can cross professional borders, prompting policies in schools meant to safeguard teachers and kids alike.
Posted inMaine, New England, News, Schools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine Girls’ Academy gamely faces last hurrah with cheers, tears
The private all-girls school opened its doors one last time Thursday night for alumnae and their families to reminisce and watch a basketball game, the school’s signature sport.
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Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student
After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.
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Maine Med and Tufts extend medical education partnership
The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.