Results of a survey sent to RSU 9 educators, students and community members were shared at a forum held Monday night.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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First U.S. coal plant in years to open in Alaska
A 17-megawatt generator will open in April at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Isabella Ferriter of Cape Elizabeth wins Cumberland County Spelling Bee
The 7th-grader was perfect for 25 rounds, sealing her victory with the correct spelling of piazza.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms
Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Maine, News, Schools and Education, Sports
Influx of exchange students fuels Temple Academy girls basketball
The Temple Academy girls basketball team, made up of students from nine countries, started the season with several players who had never touched a ball and is now headed to the state tournament with a 14-4 record.
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Red flag: More states pass seizure laws to solve gun problem
‘Parkland would never have happened if Florida had a red flag law,’ a parent says.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Two SAD 75 school board members resign, say they ‘no longer’ have panel’s trust
The members, both from Harpswell, suggest an impaired relationship with the board in the Topsham-based district.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine school leaders applaud Mills for prioritizing education in budget
The governor’s proposal includes more money for pre-kindergarten, raising minimum teacher pay to $40,000 and increasing support for higher education.
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Colby museum adds 3 Rembrandt etchings to growing collection
The donation brings the college’s total number of prints by the Dutch master to 12.
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Waterville high school to pilot new computer science program
An $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help a Boston-based nonprofit group develop a computer science pilot program at Waterville Senior High School.