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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Lewiston School Committee requests more info on cannabis testing kits
Superintendent Jake Langlais proposed the kits as a tool for administrators and resource officers when there is probable cause to believe students have cannabis products or are using those products on school grounds.
Skowhegan early learning center gets $1.6 million boost
Sam Hight, who heads a committee leading the fundraising effort for the center, announced that it will be built at the new $75 million elementary school for Maine School Administrative District 54, to be constructed at the site of the Margaret Chase Smith School off Heselton Street.
Colby College conference to highlight the work, influence of Václav Havel
A conference organizer says increasing radical tendencies, disinformation and other global developments make relevent the efforts of Havel, the prominent dissident who went on to become president of the Czech Republic.
Jay-based school district hiring another special education teacher
The position is for Spruce Mountain Middle and High schools.
Leeds parent directed to read policy on challenging education materials
Concerns raised about library materials at Turner high school.
Edward Little football to begin advertising sponsors on field
A parents’ group aims to raise $30,000 for new uniforms.
Retired UMF administrator recognized for his 47 years of service to Maine students
Among his many accomplishments, Milliken helped advocate for the expansion of the Maine State Grant Program and developed a peer-to-peer financial literacy program at the University of Maine at Farmington.
West Paris, Paris schools approved by state for construction money
Agnes Gray Elementary and Oxford Hills Middle schools make the grade.
Bonny Eagle school board delays decision on whether to keep controversial book in high school library
Board members will read ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ over the next 2 weeks before deciding whether to remove it from the Bonny Eagle High School library.