The proposal, though less than the current year’s budget, would require more money from local taxpayers.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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UMaine System capital improvements borrowing plan clears hurdle
The proposal calls for issuing as much as $100 million in bonds to pay for renovations, new construction and technology upgrades in classrooms and labs.
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No kidding around: Engaging children in political events
Balancing civic engagement and parenting raises the question of how we should approach children’s engagement in political events, and how we should consider their perspective, safety, comfort and understanding, Elizabeth Powers writes.
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Student treated for minor injuries after Dayton school bus crash
A car hit a school bus that was stopped at an intersection Tuesday morning.
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Monmouth students interview veterans for Masks of War art project
Student assignment involved both research and art in sharing local veterans’ service experiences.
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Waterville officials, residents, debate budget, possible tax rate increase
Rising costs, less money coming in, changes in state funding point to tax hike residents don’t want.
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Proposed $29.2 million Augusta school budget up for board vote Wednesday
Some positions cut in the superintendent’s initial budget proposal have been restored in latest budget.
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Gorham High School evacuated after bomb threat
In the second such incident in less than a month, police dogs found no evidence of a bomb during a sweep of the building.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Canadian teacher wins $1 million prize
Maggie MacDonnell has worked for six years in a remote Inuit village in northern Quebec.
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USM, Iceland’s Reykjavik University to sign agreement
The new agreement will make it easier for students and faculty to spend time at both schools.