Having sworn officers at all schools is a requirement under a gun bill that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law Friday.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
U.S. schools brace for massive student walkouts Wednesday
For education officials, figuring out how to allow the demonstrations is proving challenging.
RSU 9 search committee prepares for superintendent interviews
Candidate interviews begin in two weeks to fill the position held by Tom Ward, who is retiring June 30.
SAD 13 alters position on school gun violence protest
Superintendent Virginia Rebar posts another letter, saying all students will have a chance to voice their opinion on the divisive topic.
Foundation donates historic hunting lodge and acreage to Unity College
The gift of property in Somerset County from the Couri Foundation includes Sky Lodge, built in 1929, 150 acres of land and rental cabins.
Scarborough school board chair says public doesn’t know whole story of principal’s resignation
Facing a recall threat from a group that wants David Creech to keep his job, Donna Beeley says confidentiality is keeping the other side of the departure story from being told.
Student-led walkout set for Wednesday at Waterville senior and junior high schools
Waterville Board of Education gets a heads-up on nature of walkout but chooses not to vote on it.
Search committee begins looking for new RSU 38 superintendent
Superintendent Donna Wolfrom came to the Readfield-based district in 2012 and will leave at the end of the school year to lead the Cape Elizabeth Schools district.
Winthrop educators seek answers after complaint filed against superintendent
A state teacher’s union official says a formal complaint was made to the School Board, which has yet to make public the findings of an investigation launched in response.
Scarborough group starts petitions to remove school board members
The ‘Road to Renewal’ Facebook group says its main objective is to force the resignation of the superintendent and the reinstatement of the high school principal.