The Pineland Suzuki School plays the national anthem Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the start of the House of Representatives session in the Maine State House in Augusta.
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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
The broadest forgiveness category would help borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of runaway interest.
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Posted inCommunity News, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Photos: Gardiner students participate in Day of Caring
Lauren Arnold, the principal at Gardiner Area High School, joined GAHS seniors who planted flowers in Gardiner Thursday morning. All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Several positions cut in proposed $32.4 million budget for Gardiner-area schools, with an increase of 9.5% to taxpayers
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 11 represents a 7.6% increase to current spending.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school board passes $22.9 million budget
The RSU 38 board of directors voted Wednesday to approve a budget that raises school taxes on average 8.24% throughout the district, which includes Manchester, Mount Vernon, Wayne and Readfield.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College program to aid middle-income families with cap on tuition, room and board
The program is possible because of a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, the Waterville college said.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
SAD 54 board of directors approves $48.89 million budget for Skowhegan-area schools
Spending funded by local property taxes is expected to increase 3.95%, though the expected impact of the increase on the district’s six towns varies widely.
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Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations Friday in an update on the progress of its SAVE Plan.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill to change special education for Maine’s youngest children advances in House, Senate
The bill still needs to pass a second round of votes in both chambers and be approved for funding by the Legislature’s appropriations committee before going to Gov. Janet Mills.
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Farmington-based school district establishes committee to resurface athletic field
Some directors are concerned about potential health hazards related to synthetic turf.