The choice has been controversial because some board members have said they felt more comfortable with their current firm and were uncomfortable with the superintendent choosing a new firm without full board consent.
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2019 Kindergarten vaccination exemption rates by school
This data table lists the exemption rate from infectious disease vaccinations for kindergarten classes in Maine schools in the 2018-19 school year. If parents obtain an exemption for philosophical, religious or medical reasons, an unvaccinated child can be enrolled in school. Read story: Legislative committee to act on Maine vaccination bill Read story: Hundreds pack […]
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Winthrop students learn how words turn into pages during reading, writing project
Eighth-graders get immersive writing experience and guidance from Shannon Parker, author of “The Rattled Bones.”
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Colby College announces $2 million donation from trustee to support data science, women’s lacrosse
Rick McVey, trustee and parent of alumnae from the classes of 2012 and 2016, gave the funds, according to the Waterville college.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Actress Lori Loughlin, husband and 14 parents face new charge in college scam
Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among those charged in the sweeping college admissions bribery case.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine white fish a hit in UMF dining hall as university looks to source local
It’s healthy food; it adds to consumer demand and gives fishermen more options when they’re fishing; and it introduces students to new species.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Fairfield school board to consider controversial choice of legal counsel
The issue of who has the ability to choose the district’s legal counsel has recently pitted at least one school board member against the new superintendent.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Online learning clicks with University of Maine System students
This spring, 26% of all credit hours in the system are delivered virtually.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Records: Before Indians mascot vote, Skowhegan board wrestled with concerns over legal cost, secret meetings, civility
School board members were documenting and ingesting piles of research and public comments while also dealing with legal worries in the weeks leading up to their decision to retire the “Indians” nickname, according to emails obtained by the Morning Sentinel through a public records request.