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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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RSU 9 lops $173,839 more from rejected budget
The Farmington-based school district plans a third and final meeting for Tuesday to adopt a revised budget package that it can send to voters.
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RSU 9 discusses cuts in already trim budget
The board held a public hearing Tuesday about proposed budget cuts in hiring teachers and special education after voter rejection at the polls earlier this month.
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A 40-year throwback to the future of higher education
I still remember the glimpse of the future we Readfield Elementary School second-graders received in class during the throwback year of 1975. A rattling projector beamed a stunning forecast as a narrator blared, “Technology is your friend and our future! In the year 2000, classrooms will amaze and be easily accessed by all.” Various scenes […]
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Portland school superintendent a finalist for Kentucky job
Emmanuel Caulk, who was named Portland’s school superintendent in July 2012, is a finalist for the superintendent post in Lexington, Kentucky.
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RSU 18 voters adopt $34.4 million spending plan at budget meeting Thursday
More than 100 voters adopted 15 budget articles as presented by the school board.
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Facebook post leads to Cony lockdown
The Augusta High School was locked down Thursday as police investigated a “concerning” comment.
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Kents Hill School’s new Alfond grant will support new dining hall
The 14,700-square-foot dining hall is to be located near its current dining facility.
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Waterville school board approves $21.2 million budget
The board reduced proposed expenditures and increased revenue from an original proposed budget of $21.4 million.
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Good design is Maine design
Mainer’s are known for a Yankee frugality. This quality might be seen to be at odds with the idea of “good design.” One might think, incorrectly, that “good design” is just another way to say “costs a lot.” Actually, “good design” is an idea that is about as Maine as one can find. Good design fundamentally […]