Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Nine faculty positions eliminated at UMF cut from humanities and social sciences
Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women’s and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Students have a blast with Space Day in Poland
Every year, a number of schools are selected to host Space Day, an event funded by the Maine Space Grant Consortium. This year, Whittier Middle School was one of seven school in Maine chosen to host the activity.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston voters to decide on $99 million school budget Tuesday
Due to inflation and rising salary costs, school officials have said that reducing the budget any more than they have would mean cutting staff and student programs.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education
Farmington-area schools canceled Friday due to high lead levels discovered in pipes
Nearly half of Regional School Unit 9’s drinking-water fixtures have tested for levels of lead that exceed state guidelines.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
MSAD 52 voters pass all budget articles without amendments
The budget will go to a referendum vote May 19.
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
Voters approve a $2.02 million budget for Mexico vocational school
Twenty-six voters from towns encompassing Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico unanimously approved a $2.02 million budget for 2022-23 on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine chancellor knew about new UMA president’s no-confidence votes from former university
Faculty members at University of Maine at Augusta say they are upset they were not informed about issues leading to Michael Laliberte’s resignation as president of the State University of New York at Delhi.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills’ 2022-23 school budget, high school principal appointment approved by board
Maine School Administrative District 17 directors set June 14 for the referendum vote. The board also unanimously approved the appointment of Paul Bickford to principal of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
MSAD 52 budget meeting to be held Thursday night
The proposed spending plan for the upcoming school year would be a 7.31% increase, primarily due to the addition of new staff members, as well as rising costs related to wages, benefits and fuel.