They say the walkout will continue unless their complaints are heard.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Final vote on T.C. Hamlin closure delayed
Gardiner-area school district officials are still waiting for information on outstanding bonds on the Randolph elementary school before they decided whether to close the school.
Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine helped develop lawmaker’s school safety bill
The group, which fiercely opposes expanded gun controls, says the proposed $20 million bond would fund practical policies and safeguards.
Cape Elizabeth student charged with terrorizing after alleged threat shuts down schools
The 17-year-old faces a misdemeanor charge after being taken into custody early Monday morning in South Portland, police say.
Labor law change opens career paths to young students in Maine
High schoolers can do paid internships in new trades now that limits on working with hazardous machinery have been eased.
Backlash follows Cape Elizabeth decision not to retain special education director
Jessica Clark’s contract was not renewed and some parents and school staff are criticizing the decision.
Education secretary DeVos backs school choice for military children
A proposal would allow military families to use $1.3 billion in public funds to send their children to private school or pay for education services.
Lawmakers offer no clarity on Maine’s new graduation guidelines
Students starting with this year’s freshman class will have to show proficiency in the subjects they study, but the state still lacks regulations to clarify what’s expected of schools, or even what proficiency means.
Augusta school leaders look to add IT director, other staff to $30.8M budget proposal
The budget draft also includes about $230,000 to air-condition the upper floor at three elementary schools.
Tests find no problem with Libby-Tozier classroom in Litchfield after strange smell
Students were removed from the classroom and its carpet is being replaced this week, during February vacation.