Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, gives keynote address.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine college students join worldwide climate change strike
Friday’s Global Climate Strike coincides with the U.N. Climate Summit which will take place on Monday in New York City.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk-area school board mishandled superintendent’s hiring, chairwoman says
Mary Beth Luce says confusion about internet searches led the board to overlook information it should have discussed with Maryann Perry before hiring her as interim superintendent.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College dedicates School of Education to Waterville natives
Since 2002, Peter and Paula Lunder have given more than $5 million to Thomas College, including a $1.7 million gift in 2015 that established the Center for Innovation in Education.
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Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
Free community college program teaches next generation of Maine loggers
Graduates of the Maine Community College System’s three-month program can expect to make $45,000 to $50,000 per year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Yarmouth adds cameras to ‘stop arms’ to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses
Districts are taking advantage of a new state law that makes Maine one of 19 states to allow school districts to attach cameras to their buses.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan natives revealed as $10 million donors to University of Maine building
E. James ‘Jim’ Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland donated the funds in March 2018 to help build the Engineering Education and Design Center, which will be named for the couple.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Kennebunk-area school district defends hiring of interim superintendent
The school district acknowledges concerns have been raised about the appointment of Maryann Perry, but says the hiring process was thorough.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Shortage of subs plagues Maine schools, impacts students
Superintendents say even raising the pay rate hasn’t helped them find enough substitute teachers to cover their needs.