The daylong event at the Waterville college, ‘Disability: Understanding and Overcoming Obstacles,’ also included discussions of ADA law, brain injuries and learning styles.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Capt. Richard Phillips to deliver commencement speech
His daughter was enrolled as an art major at Castleton University in Vermont when he was kidnapped by Somali pirates.
USM followed contract when it laid off faculty members in 2014, arbitrator rules
Of the 26 layoffs, only one did not follow the contract, the arbitrator says, ordering the university to pay for that person’s lost wages and benefits.
Augusta looking to add nurses at public schools, superintendent says
James Anastasio described that effort and others during an Augusta school board workshop on the 2016-2017 budget.
80-year-old man returns to UMA to finish degree
George Van Deventer is taking a history course with the same professor he had for history in the 1980s.
Maranacook Middle School students in Readfield learn about the dangers of drugs
Students listened and took part in presentations from law enforcement and health professionals during Healthy Decisions Day.
Unexpected special education costs prompt RSU 9 budget freeze
Since the start of the school year, nine RSU 9 students have been placed out of district for special education, five more students than the school budgeted for.
Winslow school board approves medical pot policy
The Waterville and Vassalboro boards also will be voting on the policy as AOS 92 complies with a state law that allows students to use medical marijuana in Maine schools.
Hallowell teen spends 10 days working with sea turtles in Costa Rica
The December trip was part of a partnership between the Girl Scouts of America and a nonprofit educational organization.
Thomas College, Maranacook High announce new degree partnership
Students can receive an associate degree while completing their high school diploma.