Part of the proceeds from the Rogue Wear bags will go toward purchasing art supplies for Feza Kisimba.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Controversial books to stay in Spruce Mountain High School library
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted to keep ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘White Fragility’ on the shelves after hearing many comments on both sides of the argument over whether the books’ content was appropriate for a school library.
Bates students worry about decreasing diversity if affirmative action is overturned
They say their schools would lose an important tool for giving opportunities to marginalized groups and bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Over 50 veterans honored with breakfast, assembly at Peru school
Students raised over $2,000 for Operation Reboot Outdoors in Turner.
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School to close in June
The board voted to close the school after it was unable to find a model to sustain it financially, according to a Chewonki spokesperson.
Technology and cybersecurity plans on RSU 9 officials’ radar screens
Mt. Blue High School sports programs are growing and setting the standard for high school sportsmanship, while the subject of tightening cybersecurity is on the horizon for Superintendent Christian Elkington.
Another Spruce Mountain student expelled indefinitely
The 15-year old from Livermore is the third high school student to be barred from the campus in less than a month.
Voters approve a $5.48 million grant for vocational school in Mexico
The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.
RSU 10 voters approve $91.8 million school for Mexico
It is the second time the project has been supported by voters.
RSU 4 voters approve corrective budget validation referendum
Residents of Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield vote yes on corrected warrant article for additional local funds.