The college expects thousands to attend Saturday proceedings and Sunday’s commencement and will block off a section of Mayflower Hill Drive
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine spelling champ heads for national competition: watch his raucous sendoff
Sebastian Shields is headed to Washington, D.C, to take on top spellers from across the country.
Colby student graduation speaker reflects on four years
Moeketsi Justice Mokobocho, who participated in Colby College’s new downtown civic engagement program, is one of about 460 students who will graduate Sunday.
‘Inspiring at a young age,’ Day of Caring fosters importance of giving back
Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.
Topsham-area district adds $600,000 to proposed budget for teacher salaries
SAD 75 Business Manager Mark Conrad says the additional $600,000 would increase local property taxes for education by an estimated 11%.
Spruce Mountain Middle School principal hired as RSU 73 superintendent
Directors approved hiring Scott Albert effective July 1.
Fairfield-area school district restores special education director, discusses superintendent review
In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee.
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
Gardiner high school students take a peek at the future
Thanks to returning graduates, current Gardiner Area High School students were able to get a realistic view of what college — and life after college — might be like for them.
Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.