The program gives students an opportunity to learn skills that will prepare them both for the workforce and a four-year college program.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill Clinton, Jeb Bush will speak at UNE in Biddeford
They will discuss education issues Sept. 27 as part of the George and Barbara Bush Distinguished Lecture Series.
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UNE gets $1 million grant to grow business, innovation programs
The Biddeford-based University of New England says the gift will help create the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Labor leader tells incoming Bates students to ‘become the missionaries of truth’
‘You are the ones who are going to have to clean up this mess,’ Dolores Huerta tells freshmen during the Lewiston college’s convocation ceremony Tuesday.
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Maine school districts add 280 pre-kindergarten slots as state weighs expansion
About three-quarters of Maine’s districts now offer pre-K, and the state is considering how best to grow early-learning opportunities.
Posted inNew England, Schools and Education
Massachusetts bill would ensure recess for kids
The measure also would prohibit the state from increasing total elementary school time to provide for required recess periods.
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Gov. Janet Mills at UMF Orientation Day: Educators are important
Gov. Janet Mills and Education Commissioner Pender Makin joined University of Maine at Farmington’s new president, Edward Serna, in welcoming freshmen during Orientation Day.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Central Maine school districts cash in on regional service center
Oakland-based RSU 18, Skowhegan-based SAD 54, Waterville, Winslow and Vassalboro school districts will continue the collaboration that has benefited them for years, maintain funding to oversee their districts.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
New students move in at USM dorms in Gorham
They come from across Maine and 28 other states.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Residents of Fairfield area school district approve revised budget
If the newest $27.12 million budget isn’t passed by voters on Sept. 12, it will be the third failed budget in a matter of months.