One of the great events planned for the spring 2016 semester at UMA is the undergraduate research day, with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, Carey Clark writes.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cyrway bill to lift age limit on teacher-student sexual contact advances
The Benton legislator said he’s heard positive feedback about his proposal, which cleared the Legislative Council and may go to a vote by mid-January.
Maine looks to capitalize on education power shift
A new law giving states more say could lead to changes in how teacher and student success is measured here.
Civil rights teams imparting knowledge, skill to Maine students
At a time when immigration, gender equality and other issues can foster very uncivil attitudes, the Civil Rights Team Project is raising awareness in 160 Maine schools.
Bears are coming back to northwestern Waldo County
A three-year Unity College study shows the bear population, once sparse in the agricultural area, is returning as agriculture goes away.
Bill Zima, new RSU 2 superintendent, makes strong impression with staff, students
The Chicago native, who took over the Hallowell-area district job in August, worked in wildlife conservation for Disney before becoming an educator.
Unity College graduates 27 as fall semester wraps up
Sean Andrews, of Pittsfield, and Sasha Hamlin, of Unity, are among those receiving degrees Friday night.
Windsor Educational Foundation and Reed Trust Fund to meet Jan. 11
The meeting at Windsor Town Hall is being held to discuss funding that benefits students of Windsor.
Former Waterville High school principal Reiter will not appeal dismissal
Don Reiter’s lawyer announced the decision not to appeal as the 30-day window for such action since his Nov. 16 firing by the Waterville Board of Education drew to a close.
Maine poet Richard Blanco talks about writing, identity with Winslow students
The Bethel poet, who delivered a poem at the 2013 presidential inauguration, was in the Waterville area Tuesday to promote a children’s book adaptation of “One Today.”