RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Board strips former Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name from Waterville school
Board members decided George J. Mitchell School, named for the former U.S. senator with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, will revert to its original name, Brookside Elementary School.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Winthrop schools consider aligning with Trump’s transgender policies
Some school officials cautioned that the policy shift could risk the Winthrop district being added to an ongoing lawsuit against Maine school districts that have implemented similar changes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue
A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Select Board sets 6-month budget ahead of March 23 vote
Farmington Select Board approved a proposed six-month municipal budget that will go before voters March 23.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine judges won’t recuse themselves from DOJ trans athlete lawsuit
The Trump administration asked 2 federal judges to remove themselves from the case, a lawsuit over transgender athlete participation in sports.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
First look at Auburn’s next school budget shows a near 5% increase
The proposed budget totals $67 million, with the city responsible for $21.5 million.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based schools seek $200K cut to proposed 2026-27 budget
The RSU 73 board voted to ask the superintendent to reduce the proposed 2026-27 school budget by $200,000 before it goes to voters.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Lawmakers draft overhaul of Maine’s scrutinized school funding formula
Proposed legislation includes 9 changes to the state’s Essential Programs and Services formula, which school leaders, lawmakers and researchers say is inequitable and outdated.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.