The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Student seeking refund for canceled study-abroad program takes case to appeals court
A Harvard College student who was sent home from Europe when the pandemic hit is arguing that she and other students should get refunds from the Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: What makes high-quality child care, and why is it so important right now?
A central Maine program that models best early education practices has proven outcomes for our youngest children, their families and the workforce.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Vassalboro Community School transitioning to classroom learning 5 days per week
Beginning April 8, the Vassalboro Community School’s 395 students will return to in-person learning five days per week. Students learning fully remotely may continue to do so.
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Waterville school panel to review hiring policy in wake of administrative transfer debate
The Waterville Board of Education’s policy committee will meet Thursday to discuss the schools’ administrative hiring policy, after some members objected to Superintendent Eric Haley’s making transfers without receiving approval.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Helping to beautify the world
Claire Prontnicki, 64, of Waterville does her part by collecting trash along the streets, volunteering at the library and training to be a hospice volunteer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond officials highlight reasons for going through withdrawal process from Hallowell-area school district
If Richmond withdraws from Regional School Unit 2, the town could pay an estimated $400,000 more in its first year as a standalone school district than it does as part of the Hallowell-area unit.
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UNE in Biddeford goes remote after on-campus COVID-19 cases rise
The surge in positive test results is tied to an increase in off-campus social gatherings, according to the university.