The first comprehensive look at how the nation’s students are faring after two years of pandemic learning shows decades of academic progress erased – in Maine and nationwide.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: A new program will train students, and others, to work in horticulture
The industry needs more skilled workers. Creators of the Horticulture Apprentice Training Program hope to help fill the gap.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy in Sidney looks to relocate to former Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta
The large, vacant Cony Road building would be occupied by 225 students and 30 staff members for high school arts education.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Wabanaki past and present an integral part of the Maine story
A new report shows that a 20-year-old Maine law mandating Indigenous lessons is not being followed.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
As strain on public school educators continues, Thomas College looks to provide a fix
The college has altered requirements that will allow students pursuing an education degree to work as substitute teachers and ed techs in public schools struggling to fill those positions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville mayor complains to school board about student safety
Mayor Jay Coelho told the Waterville Board of Education on Monday night that his daughter, a freshman at Waterville Senior High School, was suspended from school a half day after defending herself when attacked by another student in a school bathroom.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan early learning center gets $1.6 million boost
Sam Hight, who heads a committee leading the fundraising effort for the center, announced that it will be built at the new $75 million elementary school for Maine School Administrative District 54, to be constructed at the site of the Margaret Chase Smith School off Heselton Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville superintendent search committee to resume work
A search earlier this year for a superintendent to replace Eric Haley did not result in a suitable candidate, school officials have said, so the hunt will start again with the intention of having applications due early next year.
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GreatSchools says it is working to improve its ratings
GreatSchools leaders say that in response to research, the company has shifted its methodology in recent years to weigh academic progress more heavily than test scores.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools urge parents to complete applications for free, reduced-price meals
The more information the school system has about family income and other details determines the amount of resources schools receive to benefit students and families, according to officials.