A new report shows that a 20-year-old Maine law mandating Indigenous lessons is not being followed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
A new national study finds math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of 2 years of learning disruptions.
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Buxton-based school board considers removing books about sexuality and gender identity from school libraries
Some parents want the books “Gender Queer: A Memoir” and “It’s Perfectly Normal” removed from libraries at Bonny Eagle middle school and high school.
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Waterville Board of Education puts $12.9 million Albert S. Hall School plans on hold
The board on Monday decided building a new Hall School addition onto Waterville Junior High School is not feasible as money is needed to make necessary air and safety improvements to Waterville Senior High School.