Board members express confusion this week over what is included in the budget proposal and have rescheduled vote for Wednesday, March 27.
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Bill to overhaul how Maine educates its youngest special needs students moves ahead
The bill would transfer some of the responsibility for providing disability services to young kids onto individual school districts within 4 years – a timeline that some worry is too quick.
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UMaine Orono part of high-altitude balloon launch to record solar eclipse
The eclipse can be viewed from the vantage point of high-altitude balloons on April 8 on YouTube.
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Local monkfish stew and marinara sauce set to be served in schools
A locally produced monkfish stew is one of two products to receive the certification from Maine Local Foods Fund, which incentivizes schools to purchase locally made products.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Clover Health Care fosters relationships between preschoolers and ‘grandfriends’
The friendships formed between some in the youngest generation and some in the oldest generation in our society are rewarding to both groups involved.
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Richmond school board prefers transgender policy that requires conversations with parents
School policy officials would not speak to Richmond’s change specifically, but advised any school district that changes policy to consult school attorneys.
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Service workers at Maine’s 7 community colleges say system is stalling negotiations
The union is demanding wage increases for the 165 employees currently working under a contract that expired in July 2023.
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Farmington-based school district hires Joel Smith as principal
Joel Smith has served as interim principal for the district for one year and the RSU 9 board of directors have formally extended a two-year contract.
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Federal dollars help planned Skowhegan school, early childhood facility reach fundraising goal
Congressional spending of $1.9 million passed last week, along with local fundraising totaling $3 million, should cover the cost of an early childhood wing, the part of the project not funded by the state.
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Waterville board eyes proposed school budgets
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday considered several budgets, including those for Albert S. Hall School and Waterville Junior High School.