Already expected to be guidance counselors, social workers, surrogate parents and more to their students, teachers are sometimes called on to be protectors, too.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine now offering free community college for recent grads
The Maine Legislature approved a plan backed by Gov. Janet Mills to provide free community college to students who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fairfield-area school board reviews funding plan for new school construction project
The Maine School Administrative District 49 board of directors on Thursday were told the state would cover at least 94% of the cost to build a consolidated elementary school on Neck Road in Benton adjacent to Benton Elementary School.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gov. Janet Mills announces $12.3 million expansion of statewide apprenticeship programs
Young adults are offered the opportunity to learn a skill or trade through paid, on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction.
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Spruce Mountain student charged with terrorizing Friday after threatening note found
The student at the middle school in Jay was placed under house arrest with a guardian.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System’s vice chancellor, chief legal officer resigns over stress
Vice Chancellor Jim Thelen’s departure is not related to the fallout from the failed University of Maine at Augusta presidential search, according to university officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy to meet with legislators
The June 16 online meeting will be with all 13 members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.
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Jay middle school bomb threat ruled a ‘hoax’
Four state police K-9s searched Spruce Mountain Middle School after note found in bathroom.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Hidden razor in putty injures Lewiston kindergartner
No other razors have been found in the school.
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RSU 73 to have early releases next year
With a few changes made the new system will feature the same number of hours late arrivals provided.