A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
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Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
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Augusta school board boosts pay for technical center instructors to attract more applicants
One year of experience in the field now equates to one year of teaching, resulting in pay increases of $3,000 to $17,500 for some.
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School districts based in Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop launch shared adult education program
Course registration for the Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education Program is expected to open next week.
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Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
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Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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Richmond School Department strengthens high school graduation requirements
Officials have upped the minimum required credit-equivalents from 15 to 21 in the district’s first major policy shift away from Regional School Unit 2.
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Monmouth Academy graduates 44 at Sunday ceremony
Student speakers reflected on living in the moment and connecting with friends and family.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-based school superintendent says payroll situation ‘much better’ even as mistakes continue
The payroll problems at Regional School Unit 2 were affecting about 116 employees two weeks ago, officials said.
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Dresden residents add $142,000 to Hallowell-area school district’s $28 million budget to fund 2 cut positions
The budget drew controversy for its cuts, but Dresden community members added money for a guidance counselor and teacher back to the budget.