Pamphlets sent home by the Good News Club are legal, but some community members disagree on their role in elementary schools.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Public hearing set in Windsor over school withdrawal
Voters will be asked Nov. 4 whether they want to withdraw from Regional School Unit 12.
Dresden elementary school unveils new Kenyon Center for Arts and Literacy
School officials and Kenyon family members on Monday celebrated a revamped art room and library funded by the David B. Kenyon Fund.
Charter school committee recommends second virtual school
The full commission will vote Wednesday on whether the application of Maine Virtual Academy should move on for review.
GI Bill started the steady march to college for all
After World War II, the decades brought not only wider access to higher education but also new rationales for pursuing it.
College costs: A student, a professor and parents tell their stories
Debt accrues quickly, making jobs a priority and putting pressure on parents.
Cost of higher education draining Mainers
Soaring student debt impacts the economy, with graduates putting off life investments as they struggle to repay loans.
College costs: A student, a professor and parents tell their stories
Debt accrues quickly, making jobs a priority and putting pressure on parents.
Cost of higher education draining Mainers
Soaring student debt impacts the economy, with graduates putting off life investments as they struggle to repay loans.
Program, faculty cuts at USM headed for vote despite protests
About 50 students, graduates and faculty members rally against the plan that’s set for a vote Oct. 24.