Students at Garret Schenck Elementary School participated in an anti-bullying conversation and bike tricks Thursday afternoon.
Schools and Education
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Crossing guards to be brought back to two Augusta locations
The school board restored the positions after a special meeting at which it listed to parents’ and crossing guards’ concerns.
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UMF to hold Ebola round table Friday
The Friday afternoon discussion includes university experts who will talk about the social, economic and political implications of the epidemic.
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Augusta board to take public input on crossing guards
The Board of Education also will consider door-to-door dropoff for prekindergarten and kindergarten students.
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Capping a long debate, trustees cut three programs at USM
University system trustees decide to phase out two majors and a graduate program as they work to close budget gaps.
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Maine university officials urge legislators to boost funding
University of Maine System trustees might have to increase tuition rates if no additional state money is forthcoming, one UMaine official said.
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Rotary-sponsored Waterville learning trail aids kids’ development
Community organizations are campaigning to encourage early reading and improved attendance in Waterville schools.
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Athens school clerk foils scam
The Athens Community School administrative assistant checked out a bill that looked fishy and discovered the school was a target of a nationwide scam.
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Colby inaugurates new president Saturday
David Greene will assume the presidency of the 201-year-old Waterville liberal arts college.
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Onion donations bloom after Waterville school garden theft
Growers from around the country have sent replacements to Albert S. Hall School so students can donate to food pantries and the school cafeteria.