Classes were canceled for Monday after a threatening text message prompted officials to close the high school and middle school campus on Halloween.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
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Maranacook Community High and Middle Schools closed Monday due to threat
Superintendent announces classes at the Readfield schools are canceled as a precaution after an anonymous text threatening violence at the high school.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Conservative justices may end affirmative action in college admissions – and beyond
On Monday, the court will hear challenges to the ‘race conscious’ admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
CMCC offers real-world training, degrees for high-demand jobs in Maine
‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses
Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.
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Appeal filed to remove controversial books from Jay high school library
A committee previously reviewed the books and recommended they stay in the library.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Over more than two decades, Chelsea physical education teacher’s passion for running has created community tradition
Linda Peterson, a physical education teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, started a school fun run to help students develop a healthy mindset around the activity she has loved since childhood. On Saturday, the community will celebrate the 25th year of the event, which starts at 2 p.m. at the school.
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RSU 9 special services challenged by number, needs of students
Six new educational technicians have been hired to help with the caseload.
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UMF hosts first teacher education open house
UMF hosted an open house highlighting its teacher education program to 150 prospective students.