The state teachers’ union supports the measure, but a group representing school boards opposes the legislation, saying it could erode teacher quality in Maine.
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Hallowell-area school board members encourage public to attend upcoming budget meetings
RSU 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said staff wages have to increase because they are “working harder and more hours.”
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Messalonskee High School esports awarded fully equipped lab
The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country. Messalonskee will get its lab May 10.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
CDC changes school guidance, saying students’ desks can be closer
The nation’s public health agency now says students can safely sit as close as 3 feet from each other in classrooms.
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Maine community colleges to boost on-campus learning in fall
Expanded in-person classes, residential hall capacity and a return to other on-campus activities are expected.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Students defrauded by for-profit schools to see loan debt canceled
The Biden administration says students who were defrauded by their for-profit schools and received only partial relief from their federal loans can now have them fully erased.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan High and Tech Center receive female diversity award for participation in computer science course
Award is based on enrollment during the 2019-20 school year. Teacher Kim McEwen is continuing to work toward providing more STEM-based learning opportunities to students in Maine School Administrative District 54.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Video: Augusta students topple 1,333 cereal boxes in philanthropic lesson benefitting food bank
Students and community members collect the cereal boxes for the Augusta Food Bank. The food will save the food bank about $5,000.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
China Middle School goes remote until March 29 due to COVID-19
The school enrolls about 204 students and is part of Regional School Unit 18, which serves Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Two positive COVID-19 cases reported at Augusta elementary school
Gilbert Elementary School Principal Sarah Landry said the two cases are not related to any others, and there are no close contacts within the school