Hired in 2018, the former Lisbon High principal said he is ready to retire
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education
Police investigate threat at St. Michael School in Augusta, say there is no danger
A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school’s staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools no longer providing transportation for Saint Dominic students
Chairman Bruce Damon shared that the School Committee is still aiming to create a subcommittee to discuss adding an auditorium to Lewiston High School.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Parents plan to address gender identity education at RSU 9 meeting
The concerns to be addressed at the board of directors meeting are with a poster about gender identity hanging in the window of the guidance counselor’s office at Mt. Blue High School.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine System chancellor credited with improving communication, increasing transparency
On thin ice after a series of no-confidence votes last spring and a botched presidential search, Dannel Malloy has made efforts to grow relationships with faculty and staff.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Two books in Spruce Mountain High School library challenged
One book deals with gender identity and sexuality, the other on racism.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Two Augusta area schools find ‘forever chemicals’ in their water supplies
The two schools, Helen A. Thompson School in West Gardiner and Whitefield Elementary School, plan to install filtration systems in the next month.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school administrators report an excellent start for classes
Principals note improved morale, a new outlook and support systems for students and staff.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bonny Eagle school board votes against removing controversial book from middle school library
MSAD 6 board members voted 10-1 to reject an appeal by parents to have a book about sexuality and gender identity removed from the library.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Why 2 books on gender identity, sexuality are roiling local schools
The SAD 6 school board is set to decide the first of two challenges after a committee earlier reviewed the books and recommended that they remain on library shelves.