The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill would require all Maine schools to test for lead in drinking water
Schools with well water now must test for the harmful metal, but those on public water don’t have to test.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Larry Lockman’s proposal seeks to keep politics out of the classroom
The Republican’s measure draws criticism from educators and the ACLU.
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El Faro research catches eye of TV producer
A Thornton Academy student uncovers new information working on a history project.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta employers want problem solvers, collaborators, Cony teachers told
Asked about their successes and challenges hiring Cony High School graduates, local leaders say the things that serve students well in work are the same that will serve them well in life.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Husson professor wins Fulbright scholarship
Greg Winston will study Irish poetry as part of his award.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Charter school preserving the past in downtown Skowhegan building
Cornville Regional Charter School is restoring the building that once housed Skowhegan District Court and Variety Drug Store, planting middle and high school classes in the midst of history.
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Racially tinged incident at Kennebunk school grows into wider conflict
Rosa Slack, a former teacher at the school, files a complaint, saying the district retaliated after she accused them of not adequately backing her up.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State education funding projections hold good news for southern Maine districts
Preliminary figures based on Gov. Janet Mills’ budget, released Friday, show relief for districts where state funding decreased last year.