The technology, featuring wearable panic buttons or mobile phone apps, enables teachers to notify each other and police in the event of an emergency.
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Buxton-based school board considers removing books about sexuality and gender identity from school libraries
Some parents want the books “Gender Queer: A Memoir” and “It’s Perfectly Normal” removed from libraries at Bonny Eagle middle school and high school.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education puts $12.9 million Albert S. Hall School plans on hold
The board on Monday decided building a new Hall School addition onto Waterville Junior High School is not feasible as money is needed to make necessary air and safety improvements to Waterville Senior High School.
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UMF launches college credit program for high school students
Offered through Maine’s Early College Pathways program, the six tracks at UMF are intended to help students focus on classes related to specific topics or career paths.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta police teach educators, public how to respond to active shooters
The state’s Department of Education doesn’t offer training for active shooter situations. Local authorities like the Augusta police have been rising to meet the need.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College announces online tuition discount for Portland municipal workers
The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
As new school year approaches, Fairfield-area district to hold job fair for several open positions
Maine School Administrative District 49, which includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, is planning a job fair Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence High School Annex.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop school district adopts COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year, drops remote learning option
The rules build upon recently updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
But many of the pandemic’s longer-lasting impacts, including the harmful effects of isolation and remote learning, affect children’s emotional well-being.