Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
Schools and Education
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Augusta councilors ask for school board to cut about $450K from budget
Citing city budget cuts, including the layoffs of more than 30 workers, councilors asked the Augusta school board to cut about $450,000 from the proposed budget to avoid a tax increase.
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KVCC graduates urged to embrace vulnerability at virtual commencement
Kennebec Valley Community College’s 50th commencement was broadcast Saturday online and on public access television.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMF holds 2-day virtual commencement ceremony
University of Maine at Farmington’s 2020 graduates enjoyed a two-day virtual commencement ceremony.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Schools’ policy on broadcast media stalls — again — due to lack of input
Radio broadcaster says station won’t broadcast Cony High School home games if the proposed policy passes.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Farmington area school board requests alternative budgets
Superintendent to offer one plan with assistant superintendent and one without.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Senior High School graduation will go on, with ingenuity
Central Maine Motors Auto Group owners Chris and Linanne Gaunce are working with school officials to help plan an in-person graduation that is both creative and safe during the pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district considers adding social worker, instructional coaches
Even with the addition of these three positions, three of the four towns in the district will see their SAD 11 assessments drop, and Pittston’s will increase by a fraction of a percent.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Payne to resign from Waterville school board, but will remain on charter commission
Julian Payne, a member of both the Waterville Board of Education and Waterville Charter Commission, has bought a home in Cornville and plans to resign from the school board in two weeks but stay on the Charter Commission.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning
Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.