School officials may have the means to save programs on the chopping block by spreading the lease of technology over five years.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
N.J. college administrator named USM president
Harvey Kesselman says his top priority is increasing student recruitment and retention in order to boost tuition revenue.
Waterville schools chief calls 2015-16 ‘bad budget year for schools’
Too many variables have yet to be settled to predict the amount of the city’s total budget, City Manager Michael Roy said Tuesday.
Farmington elementary school principal recognized as Maine’s best
Tracy Williams, principal of Farmington’s Mallett School, was praised for her work in developing a positive school culture.
USM president predicts more budget woes
David Flanagan says despite deep cuts, ‘what we’ve done, at best, is bought you a year.’
Waterville, Skowhegan, MCI advance in drama fest
Competitions were held Friday and Saturday at Skowhegan Area High School and at Lawrence High School in Fairfield.
‘Tightest’ budget of $34.8 million proposed for RSU 18
The school board is dealing with higher costs that add up to the largest spending increase in six years for the district serving Oakland, Belgrade, China, Rome and Sidney.
Middle school sports, teachers could be cut in Augusta budget
School board members are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss cuts recommended by administrators to close a potential gap of $331,000.
Belfast student sits silent for pledge, gets sent to principal
A national group says the boy had personal and religious reasons for not wanting to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The superintendent says he was copying South Portland students who have stressed that the pledge is optional.
UMaine System to consider selling Bangor headquarters
The university system offices would relocate to campuses in Orono, Bangor and Augusta.