With the resignation of Monica Henson, directors will consider their options for a superintendent next month.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
RSU 56 directors approve a $13.21 million budget for 2022-23
The amount is a 1.85% increase from this fiscal year.
RSU 10 reviews $30.94 million budget before May 2 vote
Nutrition director reports free meals for all student could end June 30.
Poland teacher receives national $25,000 teaching award
Jamie Karaffa was presented with a Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 check Tuesday in recognition of her extraordinary work as an educator at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School.
Samantha Smith’s peace-seeking letter to Soviet Union endures as lesson for children to ask questions about world events
As the 40th anniversary of the Manchester girl’s famous letter approaches this November, her message for world peace is more relevant than ever.
Controversy swirls around process for RSU 16 budget vote
Directors urge revision of a pamphlet prepared by the district that urged abolishing the annual budget vote at the polls.
Photo/Video: Roof framework goes up for new Edward Little High School
Most of the framework is in place for the $104.7 million project that is expected to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Search for USM president is down to 4 finalists, but process rankles some
University of Southern Maine faculty and other community members expressed frustration with the search process, saying it has not been as transparent as it should be.
Bates symposium highlights student research near and far
More than 200 students presented research spanning from the sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary pursuits.
Budget for Spruce Mountain schools, tennis courts project approved
Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will validate the budget and decide April 15 whether to continue the budget validation vote.