Enrollment is down compared to last fall, but the university system is better off financially because of an increase in students from out of state.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Unity College’s new president sees innovative future for America’s sustainable school
Melik Peter Khoury looks to open up access to Unity through online programs.
Citizen budget task force forming to address Farmington area school spending
Working Together for Change, a community task force aiming to promote discussion and share ideas about the budget issues within RSU 9, is meeting Tuesday night for its first gathering.
New generation of teens doesn’t remember 9/11
It’s a test for teachers: Getting young people who didn’t experience the event firsthand to understand how it changed everything.
Third budget vote for Litchfield, Wales, Sabattus school district set for Sept. 21
In interviews and public comments throughout the summer, some voters and local officials — from Litchfield, in particular — have criticized the district’s budget proposals, arguing they should be at least $100,000 lower.
ITT Technical Institute closes 130 U.S. campuses
The chain was banned last month from enrolling any new students who used federal financial aid.
Waterville school board questions goals of budget task force
Superintendent said his impression is that task force advocates think the school and municipal budgets contain ‘more fat than they should.’
Short of supplies, teachers relying on crowdfunding
Educational donations in 2016 are likely to top $140 million on GoFundMe and DonorsChoose.
Later school start times yield teachable moments
Backed by science, a movement taking hold in Maine fosters a more alert student body – and makes ‘a huge difference.’
Colby freshmen see downtown Waterville on the cusp of change
Several members of the Colby College class of 2020 toured downtown on Saturday as part of their freshman orientation.