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Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Behind the scenes of ‘The Nutcracker’
The backstage is a flurry of activity as the Bossov Ballet Theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the Waterville Opera House
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Waterville Ward 2 school board member resigns
Susan Reisert, a board member of four years, submitted her resignation this week because she is moving to Belgrade.
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Maranacook school board stays clear of flag policy discussion
The board briefly considered updating the policy with wording that dates back 33 years.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Kids get more sleep with later school start time
They also report less daytime sleepiness, and grades improve.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
SAD 49 plans to address aging Fairfield Primary School
The Maine State Board of Education toured the school, which is first on its construction priority list, on Wednesday and received an update on plans from the superintendent.
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RSU 9 board member questions accuracy of board minutes
The board voted against altering the minutes to reflect board action, with one member saying there was no action.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty in Maine
Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
USM tightens control of pop-up courses because of protest targeting Sen. Collins
The university responds after such a course invited students to Washington for a protest of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Parents ask officials to protect 4 Portland schools as city looks to cut costs
Presumpscot school parents pack a meeting and turn in a petition calling for the four schools that are in line for renovations to remain open.