Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and mineral rocks at the Maine State Museum.
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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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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.
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Anson, Madison school districts looking at ways to collaborate
Officials from the school districts based in each town will meet Tuesday amid discussions about collaboration in administration, sports and classes.
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Gardiner junior honored by national LGBT organization
Savannah Green was named to the Student Advocate of the Year Honor Roll by GLSEN, a national organization focusing on LGBT issues in education.
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Magazine covers bring historical figures to life at Jackman school
Mother Teresa’s recent canonization renewed interest in a decades-old project at the Forest Hills Consolidated School that has produced more than 100 magazine covers signed by prominent figures.
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Embden panel advises town to drop effort to leave school district
After mounting frustrations and delays in the effort to quit Anson-based SAD 74, Embden voters will be asked in a Nov. 8 referendum whether they want to keep pursuing withdrawal.
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Water pump failure closes Maranacook middle, high schools on Friday
The problem was discovered Thursday afternoon and will not be repaired in time for school on Friday.
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Mt. Blue High School students receive invite to China
Through the school’s international student program, a group of Mt. Blue High School students have the opportunity to take a week-long trip to a Beijing school this spring.
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Tips for conversations in a foreign language
A recent trip to France and conversations with native French speakers provided some valuable experience, Kimberly Carter writes.