Koleman Kroesser, 17, has donated food and his time to the Richmond Food Pantry since he was in 8th grade and as he nears the end of the year, he wants to donate 3,000 lbs. of food.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Environmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor education
Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Apprenticeship program gives immigrants clear track to health care work
The program gives immigrants a way to direct their energy into something that will help them achieve their goals.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic
Chronic absenteeism rates are more than 10 percentage points higher than the 2018-19 school year. Experts say resources to get students to class aren’t back on track.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn Police notified of incident last week at Saint Dominic Academy
The police department affirmed the steps taken by the school to address the situation, Saint Dominic Academy states.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district keeping all 3 elementary schools
The vote by the Regional School Unit 16 board of directors was unanimous.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford high school students hear personal stories of former addicts in recovery
Madison Friend and Jay Orser of Students Empowered to End Dependency have been sharing their experiences of drug and alcohol addiction at high schools throughout the state this past year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Ward 7 School Committee election night results stand after recount
The razor-thin margin announced on election night was validated by Monday’s recount.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Vaping and skipping classes a problem at Dixfield-based high school
Administrators at Dirigo High School in Dixfield have tried using some electronic cigarette detectors in school bathrooms but they “haven’t been particularly happy with how they work at this point,” said RSU 56 Superintendent and school Principal Pam Doyen.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
RSU 16 officials hold public hearing on future of elementary schools
More than 100 people from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland attended a public hearing Tuesday night at Poland Regional High School.