The initiative is funded with pandemic relief money and quantifies for the first time the number of educator vacancies in Maine: over 850.
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Roux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program
The money comes from the governor’s Clean Energy Partnership program, one of many created with Maine’s share of American Rescue Plan funding.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Student is expelled from Spruce Mountain Middle School
The expulsion is necessary for the peace and usefulness of the schools, according to information provided by Superintendent Scott Albert.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee reallocates funds for cameras, sensors in schools
The cameras and sensors will help school staff better monitor student activity for safety.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee to discuss future of Walton School
Some members of the Walton School neighborhood and parents of students at the school do not want to see the school closed.
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Plan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws questions from Maine teachers
A science teachers organization testified before the state that adding the proposed content to education standards without providing professional training for teachers could jeopardize science education.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based district receives second USDA distance learning grant
The $982,191 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant funds received by Regional School Unit 10 in November will be used to purchase more electronic equipment that allow educators to teach courses remotely and will be used for mental health counselor services.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board debates parental role in student policies
Updates to several policies were considered and approved by MSAD 52 directors
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An error in the FAFSA could lower financial aid for college students
The Education Department has failed to update critical guidelines used to calculate financial aid – an error that could result in students receiving less scholarship and grant money for college.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue
Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.