RSU 56 is getting almost $800,000 more from the state toward $13.21 budget.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Students, farmers to benefit from partnership that will bring state-grown broccoli into UMaine dining halls
The broccoli, grown at Circle B Farms in Caribou, will be served this fall.
Spruce Mountain Outdoor Club given OK for Moose River canoe trip
The students and staff will spend one day preparing and learning needed skills then spend three days on the river.
Lewiston student recognized for going ‘over and above’ in helping others
One student from each of Lewiston Regional Technical School’s 20 programs is nominated for the recognition each year.
Edward Little High School teacher to spend 3 weeks studying Arctic Circle
Erin Towns joins research team to study glacier dynamics in Greenland.
Heather Manchester named interim superintendent of SAD 17
The district’s chief academic officer was appointed acting superintendent Jan. 26 after Monica Henson was placed on paid administrative leave.
Auburn School Committee approves $55.7 million budget
Included is money for capital improvements at the new Edward Little High School and technology purchases.
Farmington-based district board sends $39.99 million school budget to warrant
The Regional School Unit 9 spending plan will be decided by voters May 24.
Spruce Mountain school district to continue validation of budget
Hundreds went to the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls on Tuesday.
Maine students to attend community college for free under new state program
High school graduates or those earning a GED diploma in 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 are eligible for the program.