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SAD 49 bus routes for 2015-16
Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield students attend SAD 49 schools.
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3 from Belgrade to craft school funding questions
Selectmen stop short of creating a larger committee to look at the benefits of belonging to Regional School Unit 18.
Posted inCollege Connection, Schools and Education
The rise of the micro-credentials in education
“Micro-credential” is a growing buzzword in higher education. Micro-credentialing is where students gain skill sets in a focused area and receive a credential after having completed a small number of courses. The credentials have names such as “digital badges,” “certificate” and the very 21st century sounding “nano-degree.” Various versions of these credentials can be earned […]
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine Connections Academy Waterville session is next week
State’s first public virtual charter school is enrolling for the 2015-16 school year.
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Belgrade to consider committee to study withdrawal from RSU 18
Howard Holinger, Budget Committee chairman, said he wants all options to be considered because Belgrade’s school contribution is so high.
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RSU 9 voters narrowly approve second school budget
The 999-892 vote comes after residents rejected a $32.25 million funding package in June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Bangor Savings executive to lead Maine Development Foundation
Yellow Light Breen’s background is cited as a ‘perfect fit’ to be CEO of the foundation, which works to drive long-term sustainable growth in Maine.
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Voters in RSU 4 approve school budget for 2015-2016
Residents of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales approved the $18.5 million budget for Regional School Unit 4 after rejecting a higher budget in June.
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RSU 9 $32.04 million budget goes to polls Tuesday
It’s the second time voters in the Mt. Blue district’s 10 towns have voted on the budget.