The proposed RSU 4 budget was trimmed nearly $1 million since the first referendum in June.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Struggling UMaine System sees some bright spots
Enrollment at the system’s 7 campuses is declining less than expected and students are taking more credit hours, which also helps the bottom line.
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RSU 9 special services seeing improvement in staffing
RSU 9 Special Services Director John Jones stated the program had seen improvement in staffing on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the board of directors meeting, but still has some “key vacancies”.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school superintendent named top administrator in Maine
The Maine School Superintendents Association this week named MSAD 54’s Jon Moody the superintendent of the year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
One man arrested as schools, colleges in Maine go into lockdown
Threats were made against students and staff at MSAD 75, Northern Maine Community College and several Skowhegan-area schools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting
The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal investigation into alleged deception
An Education Department investigation found Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.
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Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
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Cape Cod Hill in New Sharon adapts to being a community school
Cape Cod Hill School is now a community school, according to Principal Carol Kiesman at the RSU 9 board of director’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.