Experts say lower college enrollment is a national trend that will have far-reaching social and economic consequences.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine System trustees confirm two-week extension to chancellor’s contract
Two weeks after the short-term extension was announced to state lawmakers, the University of Maine System board of trustees votes to extend Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract to July 11.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
New seafood options in Auburn schools make a splash
The Auburn school district is one of seven in New England recognized with the Gulf of Maine research institute’s inaugural Local Seafood Spirit Award for serving students local fish.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Longley school partially reopens, cleanup is ongoing
On Tuesday, students and staff in Lewiston’s adult education program were in the building for testing, according to Superintendent Jake Langlais. The NextSTEP side of the building has not yet been reopened.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Thirty-five years ago, her class buried a time capsule. Now, a former Lewiston teacher reflects on the best years of her teaching career
While Montello’s time capsule may be the most enduring initiative from Chloe Giampaolo’s 30-year teaching career, it was by no means her only notable endeavor.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine likely won’t see big impact from high court’s religious schools ruling
The state’s requirements for tuition vouchers, including prohibitions on discrimination, will make some institutions ineligible.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Pay hike for Spruce Mountain substitutes, bus monitors approved
Pay rates for substitutes and bus monitors were increased for the coming school year in an effort to keep up with what other area school districts are paying.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Litchfield residents challenge RSU 4 board plans for school addition
‘I think $31 million right now added to the taxpayer base that we have to pay is just a bad idea,’ said the final resident to speak at a public hearing Wednesday night, a comment that drew a round of applause.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Biden administration moves to expand Title IX sexual assault protections
The proposal is expected to lead to new legal battles over the rights of transgender students in schools, especially in sports.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico middle school names Cheryl Gurney principal
The former assistant principal succeeds Ryan Casey, who resigned in May.