President Biden blasted Republicans who have criticized his relief program, saying ‘their outrage is wrong and it’s hypocritical.’
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Removal of LGBTQ-themed poster at Oakland school stirs debate, but remedy appears in hand
The superintendent of Regional School Unit 18, Carl Gartley, had expressed concern the poster was provided by what he believed was a political organization, OUT Maine, but he is working with Messalonskee High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance on a modified version of the poster.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Gates Foundation donates $1 billion to prioritize math education
But it will cut grants to other subjects like reading, writing, and the arts.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain High School student threatens to bring gun to school, is charged with terrorizing
The incident has been reported to the school resource officer and the student has been charged with the crime of terrorizing.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College to name new sports center for family that has long championed charitable causes
The $10.2 million center will be named the Sukeforth Family Sports Center, after the family that for years ran the Festival of Trees fundraiser in Waterville.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Richmond residents voice concerns, questions about withdrawal from RSU 2 ahead of November vote
A public hearing held Monday drew roughly 25 Richmond residents, most of whom were in favor of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
High costs, loss of local identity drive Litchfield to consider withdrawing from RSU 4
The town is not officially withdrawing from the school district, but a committee met for the first time Thursday to begin discussing options the town has if residents decide to more forward.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta Board of Education renews superintendent’s contract for one year, with a single dissenting vote
The one-year renewal was requested by James Anastasio due to where he “is at in his career,” the board chair said.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years
The results show a decline in preparedness for college-level coursework.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Litchfield considers withdrawing from RSU 4
The town has not formally decided to withdraw from the Wales-based school district, but has established a committee, scheduled to meet Thursday for the first time, to explore the possibility.