Susan Moore, who teaches science to seventh graders at Augusta’s Cony Middle and High School, is connecting with students outside of the classroom.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
MSAD 54 hires Messalonskee principal as assistant superintendent
Mark Hatch, principal of Messalonskee Middle School, will fill the post now held by Jon Moody, who will become the district’s superintendent upon Brent Colbry’s retirement, scheduled for June 30.
Thomas College working to bring students back to campus by fall
“We want to get the students back on campus and contiune their education,” said Lisa Desautels-Poliquin, vice president of student affairs at Thomas College.
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issues regulations that will reshape the way schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual misconduct
Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield to record online graduation ceremony
KVCC will broadcast the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 16, the originally scheduled date for graduation, with each student being recognized and all speeches delivered.
Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships
Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.
Carrabec schools’ priorities begin with nutrition, then relations, finally learning
The distance learning plan for RSU 74 students and their families in Anson, Embden, New Portland, North Anson and Solon consists of three pillars: food, relational continuity and education.
Windsor teacher’s 30 years of experience prepared her to tackle online learning challenge
Helen Beesley has been integral in making creative and motivating experiences for students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to RSU 12 Superintendent Howard Tuttle.
Bingham-area school district receives $10,292 donation to buy laptops
Maine School Administrative District 13, which includes Bingham and Moscow, bought 10 HP Elite 360 notebook computers with money donated by Blue Sky West, the company that manages the Bingham Wind Project.
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.