The project converted inefficient heat and lighting systems and improved insulation in the converted 19th-century farmhouse on Unity campus.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Public hearings to spotlight Maine’s Common Core math and English standards, testing
The public can comment Monday on proposed bills aimed at creating new standards and delaying assessment.
African immigrants to Maine are young, educated and integrating
While there may be a sentiment that Somali immigrants are an economic and cultural burden on Lewiston, data and surveys prove otherwise. Immigrants have faced such unfounded fears before, James Cook writes.
Auburn to allow medical marijuana in schools
Doses must be in non-smoking form and administered by a parent or guardian
Good Will-Hinckley has three finalists for president
The search follows a political firestorm that started when the school’s board, under pressure from Gov. Paul LePage, withdrew its offer to hire House Speaker Mark Eves as president.
Sara Sylvester re-elected chairwoman of Waterville Board of Education
Joan Phillips-Sandy was re-elected executive secretary of the board.
Maine’s new virtual charter school sees 25% enrollment drop since opening
The Maine Charter School Commission may explore ways to better inform students about what to expect, perhaps with a ‘tryout’ week.
TVs, cash stolen from Carrie Ricker School in Litchfield
Police are searching for those responsible for breaking into the school a half dozen times in recent weeks.
Undergraduate research highlights ‘interdisciplinarity’ theme for students
One of the great events planned for the spring 2016 semester at UMA is the undergraduate research day, with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, Carey Clark writes.
Cyrway bill to lift age limit on teacher-student sexual contact advances
The Benton legislator said he’s heard positive feedback about his proposal, which cleared the Legislative Council and may go to a vote by mid-January.