Some faculty are still not satisfied with Chancellor Dannel Malloy and say his contract renewal process lacked transparency and opportunities for participation.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Change is on the horizon as UMaine system struggles financially
The seven-university system is contending with declines in enrollment, state funding that hasn’t kept pace with inflation, and lingering doubts about its chancellor’s leadership.
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Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Face Time: McKayla Kendall helps empower others with cleft lips after learning to accept her own
Bates College sophomore McKayla Kendall talks about overcoming appearance issues related to her cleft lip and her passion for sports
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Schools’ most pressing problem: post-pandemic achievement gaps or culture issues
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Greene stands to answer whether voters want to see their school board focus on more traditional education issues or pursue controversial policies.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Two candidates in Greene compete for school board seat
Polls will be open from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at the town office.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Schools lost track of homeless kids during pandemic. Many face steep path to recovery
Homeless kids often fell through the cracks during the tumult of the COVID pandemic, when many schools struggled to keep track of families with unstable housing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn summer program aims to help new Mainers build relationship with the outdoors
Students have practiced outdoor survival skills, like navigation and building fires, in the summer program.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Revised budget for Wales-based school district faces first of two votes
RSU 4 board proposes revised budget, trimming nearly $324,000; public hearing and vote scheduled Thursday at Oak Hill High School.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston High School considers installing vape detectors in bathrooms
School officials are discussing different strategies to increase access to bathrooms in the high school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston High School plans to add twice-weekly remediation period
The 38-minute period dubbed Academic Focus Time will give students an opportunity to make up work with classroom teachers.