Parents can take several steps to make sure school day mornings go more smoothly.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Easing the high school transition
Entering freshmen can take several steps to make their transition to high school easier.
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Outfitting students’ technology needs
Technology is pervasive in the classroom, and students may need various digital devices to make the grade.
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Signs a tutor might be necessary
Tutors can prove to be valuable resources to get kids back on the right academic track.
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How to help kids find extracurricular activities
Parents know that schoolwork comes first, but extracurricular activities can be important to a child’s development, serving as an avenue to meet new people and an opportunity to learn the importance of teamwork.
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Homework help
Creating a helpful homework atmosphere for your children
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Add health screenings to back-to-school checklist
Schedule health screenings so your child is up-to-date prior to the beginning of the school year.
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Busing to Augusta’s Cony High from Chelsea to cost parents this year
Who pays for the busing to and from bus stops in Chelsea and Cony High School has been an issue since Augusta stopped paying for it two years ago.
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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences announces new principal
Tonya Arnold comes to the charter school at Good Will-Hinckley from Lakes Region Middle School in Naples.
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Concealed weapons debate in Maine based on hunches, not data
Two of the many bills debated in the Maine State Legislature this past year have far-reaching ethical and political implications. I want to address the recently passed bill allowing concealed weapons to be carried in Maine without a permit. In a later post, I’ll discuss Sen. Roger Katz’s right-to-die bill. The benefit of being on a […]