The conversation about President Trump’s proposed border wall and the impact it would have immigrants was videotaped and shared on social media.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Three Gardiner-area teachers receive national board honor
The teachers are three of the 50 educators in Maine celebrating their National Board Certification status.
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Sanford officials investigate videotaped clash between student, teacher
The superintendent says he would ‘never condone’ the remarks made by the substitute teacher at Sanford Regional Technical Center.
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Winslow School Board to hire superintendent if AOS 92 dissolves
The board voted unanimously to hire Peter Thiboutot, the assistant superintendent of AOS 92, at its Monday meeting.
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Handcuffed teacher says school board head should resign
The Louisiana teacher was arrested after questioning her superintendent’s pay raise at a school board meeting.
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Forum scheduled on proposed Randolph school closure
A presentation is expected for residents and board members at the Jan. 25 meeting, and a vote is expected to take place that night.
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Wisconsin school apologizes for slavery lesson that went awry
A school assignment asked fourth graders to list three good reasons for slavery and three bad ones.
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School management group to help RSU 9 with superintendent search
The Maine School Management Association has several options it will present at Tuesday workshop.
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State university system drafting policy to limit faculty’s political, legislative activities
Trustees intend to clarify institutional guidelines, but faculty members worry about restrictions on their ability to speak publicly about topics in their field of expertise.
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Farmington businessman donates $470,000 to tech center
Richard T. Bjorn asked what was needed to increase student access to the Foster Career and Technical Center that serves several Franklin County high schools.