Rallying behind the ‘Lewiston Strong’ slogan, students and educators in Twin Cities set out to thank and recognize the first responders that came to Lewiston’s aid at its darkest hour.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Francophone diplomats address Portland students about multilingual education
Ambassadors from France, Gabon and the Central African Republic visited Deering High School Friday to talk about French-speaking students in Portland, and how to support French language education in the state.
UNE to offer Maine’s first doctoral program in social work
The University of New England will begin offering the fully online social work doctorate program this winter.
Two liberal arts colleges in Maine see little change in diversity after end of affirmative action
The state’s private colleges committed to building diverse student bodies despite the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions. The first students affected by the ruling are now on campus.
Somerville-based school superintendent wins statewide award
Howard Tuttle, who has led Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 for 12 years, is honored for establishing a day care program for teachers’ children, implementing cost-saving initiatives and starting a universal prekindergarten program.
Two Gardiner students speak out about school board candidate’s interaction
Sage Sculli, a senior, and Keira Blodgett, a junior, say they will not let Tucker’s actions deter them from serving on the school board.
Maine’s community colleges see record fall enrollment
The Maine Community College System had 21,385 students enroll across its seven schools this year, the system said Monday. Last year, the figure was 19,477.
Winthrop interim superintendent addresses frozen budget at first public forum
Superintendent Becky Foley wants to host several forums through the year to address concerns, questions and input the community may have for Winthrop Public Schools.
Biden names UMaine president to National Science Board
Joan Ferrini-Mundy, who has a Ph.D. in mathematics education, will serve on the 24-member board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
After decade of absence, budget committee to return in Readfield-area school district
After members of the public suggested reestablishing a budget committee, Superintendent Jay Charette of Regional School Unit 38 said the committee will return to involve more people in deciding spending on education.