The proposal calls for issuing as much as $100 million in bonds to pay for renovations, new construction and technology upgrades in classrooms and labs.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCollege Connection
No kidding around: Engaging children in political events
Balancing civic engagement and parenting raises the question of how we should approach children’s engagement in political events, and how we should consider their perspective, safety, comfort and understanding, Elizabeth Powers writes.
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Student treated for minor injuries after Dayton school bus crash
A car hit a school bus that was stopped at an intersection Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Monmouth students interview veterans for Masks of War art project
Student assignment involved both research and art in sharing local veterans’ service experiences.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Waterville officials, residents, debate budget, possible tax rate increase
Rising costs, less money coming in, changes in state funding point to tax hike residents don’t want.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Proposed $29.2 million Augusta school budget up for board vote Wednesday
Some positions cut in the superintendent’s initial budget proposal have been restored in latest budget.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Gorham High School evacuated after bomb threat
In the second such incident in less than a month, police dogs found no evidence of a bomb during a sweep of the building.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Canadian teacher wins $1 million prize
Maggie MacDonnell has worked for six years in a remote Inuit village in northern Quebec.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
USM, Iceland’s Reykjavik University to sign agreement
The new agreement will make it easier for students and faculty to spend time at both schools.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Higher Forms of Art exhibition taking shape at UMA in Augusta
The annual event showcases works of art by area high school students.