Trustees are asked to sign off on $15 million in first-stage funding to get it off the ground.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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This election, do we show up or crumble?
An analysis of choices in races for the Maine State Legislature raise questions about our options and democratic participation.
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Augusta council, school board candidates debate
Hopefuls running for two contested races for City Council and one for Board of Education responded to questions from the estimated 50 people in attendance including Cony High School students.
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Veteran Madison physical education teacher gets Yankee surprise
Janice Vining was joined at her retirement party Wednesday by Maine native and former New York Yankees manager Stump Merrill.
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Dangerous lead levels detected in water at Benton Elementary School
The school has stopped allowing local water to be used for cooking and drinking, instead using water provided by Poland Spring, officials said.
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Alternative school drops bid to be new charter school
Wayfinder says it will stay focused on its work with pregnant teens and high school dropouts.
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Two Maine charter schools get strong support for renewal
A state commission must decide whether to renew the charters of two schools that have been open for five years, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences and the Cornville Regional Charter School.
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Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and mineral rocks at the Maine State Museum.
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National high school graduation rates reach record high
The White House boasts that the graduation rate has increased by about 4 percent points since the 2010-2011 school year.
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At Southern Maine Community College, serving up a brunch to remember
Graduates of the class of 2010 culinary arts program prepare a fundraising meal to honor a classmate who was killed during a home invasion in Texas.