A science teachers organization testified before the state that adding the proposed content to education standards without providing professional training for teachers could jeopardize science education.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based district receives second USDA distance learning grant
The $982,191 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant funds received by Regional School Unit 10 in November will be used to purchase more electronic equipment that allow educators to teach courses remotely and will be used for mental health counselor services.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board debates parental role in student policies
Updates to several policies were considered and approved by MSAD 52 directors
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Schools & Education
An error in the FAFSA could lower financial aid for college students
The Education Department has failed to update critical guidelines used to calculate financial aid – an error that could result in students receiving less scholarship and grant money for college.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue
Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district discusses policy to ban all books with sexually explicit material
Librarian, teachers, students all oppose proposal.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’
Third grade students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, both 8, began dressing up for school last year as second graders, and the tradition has caught on among other students and staff members.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Shooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public universities
As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston-Auburn Senior College looking for rent-free venues for classes
The nonprofit must pay for space, services at University of Maine’s L-A campus starting Jan. 24
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools
Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees.