The plan encourages people to take personal responsibility by not coming to school when sick.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine teachers call on lawmakers to raise their minimum salary
A bill before the Legislature would increase the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year. Another proposal would establish a minimum wage for education technicians and support staff.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
Reporting Aside: The bond between the Skowhegan class of 1974 defies time, distance
The 50 years since we graduated have flown by, just like everyone told us they would, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State
Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools
The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville’s alternative high school location to move in time for fall classes
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday also heard from Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Allen that the Maine Department of Education had awarded Waterville schools a $190,000 literacy grant to be used at the junior high and high schools.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England, Schools and Education
Teachers strike in Boston suburb hits 8th day, with tensions fraying
The Newton Teachers Association, which is prohibited by law from striking and faces hefty fines, said it’s seeking living wages for all employees.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school board hears of fewer students with more needs at Mitchell school
The board listened to a budget presentation Monday from Principal Kim Taylor of George J. Mitchell School, who said the school’s enrollment has decreased since 2008, but the needs of students have increased significantly.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Poverty, not parents, is the reason students are missing school
Families are getting help from local schools. What they really need are the resources to get by.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider Park Street church request to raze buildings for more parking
Some city residents are concerned that the First Church of Waterville is looking to demolish buildings at 3 and 5 Park St.
Posted inSchools and Education
Study bolsters push to expand Brunswick’s Region 10 Technical High School
Region 10 Technical High School officials want to turn it into Maine’s first four-year, full-service technical high school.