Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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SAD 17 Director Robert Jewell teases lawsuit, argues for executive session
Robert Jewell made a motion to engage SAD 17’s school board in a private discussion about a possible lawsuit without the district’s legal counsel present.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon schools propose flat budget
Due to increased state funding, school administrators are proposing a spending plan which would reduce Lisbon’s school tax.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Winthrop council opts to bond money for required repairs to school parking lot
The town will pay about $220,000 over five years to bring the Winthrop Grade School parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based MSAD 52 may plan remote days for hazardous weather
School Administrative District 52 board authorizes superintendent to schedule remote learning in place of snow days.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Less state funding strains Lewiston schools’ budget
Superintendent Jake Langlais has identified options to reduce the proposed $105.7 million spending plan.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based district adds school resource officer to proposed budget
If approved, the school district will pay the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office $114,000 for an officer, a cruiser and equipment.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Legislators urged to help eligible students pay for University of Maine tuition
Educators and advocates urged the Legislature’s education and cultural affairs committee to support 50% tuition vouchers for UMaine System schools for some Maine residents.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Fake school threats lead to calls for harsher penalties
Ten schools in Maine were swatted on Nov. 15, leading to scores of students barricading themselves in their classrooms, armed police officers roaming school hallways looking for nonexistent shooters, and parents wondering if they would see their children again.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Bill would require audits of private schools that receive public tuition
Legislators weigh whether to mandate annual audits of many Maine private schools whose finances are mostly secret.