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Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Farmington police to conduct multiagency active shooting training at Mt. Blue High School

by Donna M. Perry June 26, 2024

Law enforcement services throughout Franklin County will continue to be provided during the training.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Turner-based school board makes changes to library materials selection policy

by Frida Zeinali June 24, 2024June 25, 2024

The amended policy will take effect after the next board meeting.

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

Poland-based school committee trims $500,000 from proposed school budget

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

POLAND — The Regional School District 16 Budget Committee agreed to trim a little over $500,000 from the $29.3 million budget that failed voter approval June 11. The combined tally from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland was 736-913. Directors will be asked to endorse the $28.8 million proposal at a special meeting Wednesday. It starts […]

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start

by Eric Russell June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.

bPlus, News, Schools & Education

Interested in becoming a host family?

by Frida Zeinali June 23, 2024June 20, 2024

Student exchange organizations are always looking for host families, and the definition of “family” is very broad. The application process is rigorous, but those interested are encouraged to apply. After filling out an online application and participating in an interview, families must pass a criminal background check. “You need to be ‘open-minded and flexible.’ This […]

bPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Local families say learning goes both ways with student exchange experiences

by Frida Zeinali June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Stefanie Mahr Damien and her husband, Steve, have hosted two exchange students in their Auburn home since 2018. “We are empty-nesters. My children are now 31 and 34. Steve’s children are twins that are 41. This is our second marriages. So, we affectionately call exchange students ‘our kids’ because we didn’t have kids together,” Stefanie […]

bPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Many host families in Maine, but fewer schools for exchange students

by Frida Zeinali June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

While many Mainers are willing to open their homes to students from around the world, there are not as many Maine schools that take in exchange students. “Maine’s a wonderful state with down-to-earth families that are just so kind and generous,” says Raymond resident Kathy Hansen of Greenheart Exchange, one of several national groups that […]