The four candidates will visit the UMF campus over the next two weeks and participate in open forums with students, staff and the community.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Beyond the textbook: Maranacook teacher brings World War II to life for students
Shane Gower, admired among his students as the teacher who doesn’t ‘sugarcoat’ history, will be one of 50 teachers who will attend a national World War II conference in Washington, D.C., this summer.
Two Fairfield school district administrators on paid leave
Cheryl Brackett, SAD 49 director of operations, and Cory Rogers, the special education director, have been on leave since March 22 in “an effort to reach a mutual agreement regarding the terms of their employment,” according to the superintendent.
RSU 4 board passes proposed $19.1 million budget
The proposal will now go to voters.
No more makeup days expected in RSU 73
Provided there are no more school cancellations this year, no more days will need to be made up and Regional School Unit 73 graduation will be held Sunday, June 8, with the last day for other students on June 14.
Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.
High cost for high school project debated in Gorham
Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan to renovate and expand the 59-year-old building.
Maine white fish a hit in UMF dining hall as university looks to source local
It’s healthy food; it adds to consumer demand and gives fishermen more options when they’re fishing; and it introduces students to new species.
Online learning clicks with University of Maine System students
This spring, 26% of all credit hours in the system are delivered virtually.
Records: Before Indians mascot vote, Skowhegan board wrestled with concerns over legal cost, secret meetings, civility
School board members were documenting and ingesting piles of research and public comments while also dealing with legal worries in the weeks leading up to their decision to retire the “Indians” nickname, according to emails obtained by the Morning Sentinel through a public records request.