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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
College students more than doubled their voting rate in 2018, study finds
The study found that 40 percent of students who are eligible to vote cast ballots last year, up from 19 percent in 2014.
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
Camden high school student at center of lawsuit is arrested
The mother of the student accused by a classmate of sexual assault filed a lawsuit saying her son’s suspension from school violated his constitutional rights.
School resource officer already having an impact at Spruce Mountain schools
Darin Gilbert won’t often be found in his office because he spends most of his time with the students so they see law enforcement in a positive light.
Ex-Brunswick teacher now faces 35 counts of assault against minors
Joshua King, 32, of Wiscasset is indicted on 10 new charges.
UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
Teachers pass on lessons of 9/11 to a generation born after the attacks
Maine teachers address the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a variety of ways, both personal and academic.
Skowhegan business under fire for producing ‘Indians’ mascot apparel
A Facebook post by Maine Fire Equipment Co. promoting ‘Indian Outlaw’ T-shirts and hoodies to celebrate the start of high school football season is drawing criticism in the wake of local and state decisions to ban Native American imagery at public schools.
Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.