Students on Friday rallied in support of a teacher who has been put on administrative leave during an investigation being conducted by Superintendent Mike Tracy.
Schools & Education
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UMaine enrollment holds steady despite drop in out-of-state students
A competitive response to Maine’s ‘flagship match’ program and a housing crunch at the University of Southern Maine have contributed to fewer out-of-state enrollees, officials said.
UMaine System trustees approve new name for University of Southern Maine
The proposal to rename the campus the University of Maine at Portland now advances to the Legislature for final approval.
Animal Tales: A school of fish for classroom of kids
At the Libby-Tozier School in Litchfield, Cheryl Woodard’s prekindergartners learn from the class pets.
Animal Tales: A school of fish for classroom of kids
At the Libby-Tozier School in Litchfield, Cheryl Woodard’s prekindergartners learn from the class pets.
Spruce Mountain to explore football co-op, switch to eight-man
Phoenix’s roster likely will have less than 30 players next year. Also, Spruce interested in Unified basketball, but there isn’t enough interest for this season.
RSU 73 exploring building upgrades, future of football program
Potential projects include seeding and loaming the soccer field at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay.
RSU 4 increases pay for substitute nurses
The school system has had trouble attracting nursing subs.
Is college worth it? A study says Maine Maritime is near the top.
‘Return on investment is huge,’ said the president of Maine Maritime Academy which outscored Harvard.
Auburn School Committee nearing end of Grondin’s evaluation
The panel met in executive session for more than two hours seeking to reach a consensus on the superintendent’s goals.