Commencement speaker Dr. Nirav Shah, who is leading Maine’s effort to thwart COVID-19, advises graduates to try to “be someone.”
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Maine policy supports incorporating LGBTQ lessons, but lacking guidance, most schools aren’t doing it
The state encourages but does not require or give specific instruction for teaching about sexual orientation and gender diversity, topics many experts believe should be addressed at an early age.
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$40 million budget for Farmington-based school district passes first vote
Four reserve funds were also established for future needs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Final settlement with UMA president who withdrew from job includes $30,000 housing allowance payout
The deal between the University of Maine System and Michael Laliberte also ensures he will make a minimum of $235,000 annually for the next two years, with UMaine agreeing to pay the difference if a new job pays him less than that.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 addresses Texas school shooting
“There are no adequate words to express how those of us who either send our children to school or who have made working in schools our life’s work feel about what we witnessed in Texas yesterday,” Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote.
Posted inCommunity, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Farmington Rec completes first homeschool program
Begun in November last year, Farmington Parks and Recreation plans to offer the once a week program from September to May during the next school year.
Posted inLocal Government, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Voters send $40 million RSU 9 budget to ballots
In about 45 minutes, all 23 articles on Regional School Unit 9’s 2022-23 budget warrant were approved with nearly unanimous votes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Did Harry Styles record part of his latest album in central Maine?
Maine-raised songwriter Amy Allen co-wrote one of the tracks on the British popstar’s new album, but fans think there’s another Maine connection — to a farm in Monmouth.
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Faculty members question payout to new UMA president who withdrew from job
Michael R. Laliberte’s potential $615,000 paycheck over three years is not sitting well with certain faculty members, some of whom were laid off recently for budgetary reasons.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Proposed MSAD 54 budget rises 2.6% as salary, fuel, insurance costs increase
Voters are to decide June 14 on the proposed $38.9 million spending plan for Maine School Administrative District 54, based in Skowhegan.