The school in Frenchville, recognized in 2018 as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, is a total loss just weeks before classes are scheduled to start.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.
Some parents say they’re planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
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Dixfield-based school district to receive $2.68 million for pandemic relief
RSU 56 schedules public forums next week on how to spend the money
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Chris Elkington focused on students, staff in Farmington-based school district
RSU 9’s new leader lays out his vision and plans for the 2021-22 school year.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Free classes at UMA in fall
RUMFORD — The UMA Rumford and Lewiston Centers will offer free courses in the fall semester to eligible students. To be eligible, students must meet one of the following criteria: first-time college student, returning college student with less than 30 credits and a minimum 3-year break in classes, high school junior or senior, or be over […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
RSU 10 to receive $8.48 million in federal emergency funding
RUMFORD — Regional School Unit 10 will receive $8.48 million from the American Rescue Plan, Superintendent Deb Alden told the board of directors Tuesday. The money is part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package designed to facilitate the United States’ recovery from the devastating economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. At least […]
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Sanford man ends decadelong dispute with Waterville Christian school after paying court-ordered legal fees
Tim White pays $6,065 in legal fees Wednesday to the law firm representing Temple Academy. He also pledges he ‘will never picket them again.’
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Maine school leaders say the pandemic taught them valuable lessons
School superintendents say the pandemic taught valuable lessons they will carry forward. And proved the strength and resilience of staff and students alike.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Hebron Academy: Tumultuous, but welcome, change of leadership
Students, parents and faculty say more than half the school’s faculty left the school after the spring term, many because of the management style of the school’s top leader, who resigned earlier this month.