Gov. Charlie Baker is also tapping his popularity to fight legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Two seek Augusta Board of Education at-large spot
Incumbent Ed Hastings is seeking re-election, and substance abuse coordinator Holly Kiidli hopes to replace him.
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In science, students in Maine outshine national average
The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress data examines fourth- and eighth-graders on knowledge of several fields of science.
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Trump tops Clinton in Maine Student Mock Elections
Whether for Trump or Clinton, the students say they aren’t letting the heated election season come between them.
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Students accused of putting noose on black player
The event in Mississippi brings a call for a federal hate crime investigation.
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Augusta School Board to consider boosting English as a second language program
Need for more education technicians in program prompted by increase in students from Arabic-speaking lands.
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Windham’s Richard Nickerson receives Grammy educator nomination
The award recognizes music educators who have made ‘a lasting contribution.’
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University trustees support ambitious Maine graduate center
Plans call for creating the new graduate center for business, law and public policy at an as-yet unidentified site in Portland.
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Are your school’s employees qualified? The state doesn’t know
A Telegram investigation following a recent criminal case reveals how inadequate Maine’s system is in ensuring that teachers are properly certified or that mandatory background checks have been done.
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Three running for two Winthrop school board seats
In August, local officials discovered that a budgeting error made in 2015 left the district with a shortfall of about $700,000 this year.