Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Thomas College awarded $1.1 million grant
The TRIO Student Support Services grant from the U.S. Department of Education will come over five years to serve up to 140 students annually who are in need.
Tips for a healthy school year
Sick children should stay home from school to protect themselves and their classmates and teachers.
Test-taking tips
Cramming the night before may make students feel unprepared and less confident in their knowledge of the material.
Strategies to help kids focus on their schoolwork
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 6.4 million American children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Safety tips for school bus riders
Approximately 26 million elementary and secondary school children ride school buses daily in the United States, traveling approximately 4 billion miles each year, with the vast majority of these miles are traveled without incident.
Make school day mornings easier
Parents can take several steps to make sure school day mornings go more smoothly.
Easing the high school transition
Entering freshmen can take several steps to make their transition to high school easier.
Outfitting students’ technology needs
Technology is pervasive in the classroom, and students may need various digital devices to make the grade.
Signs a tutor might be necessary
Tutors can prove to be valuable resources to get kids back on the right academic track.