John Gatchalian’s artwork was chosen by judges and Google Doodlers as the best doodle in Maine this year in his age group.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
National Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie
The co-champions are declared after 5 straight perfect rounds.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee
Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday’s final round.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
The school bathroom decision: Open door policy or no?
Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn’t behind closed doors.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain Middle School principal hired as RSU 73 superintendent
Directors approved hiring Scott Albert effective July 1.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need
Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.