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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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UMaine System settles lawsuit over handling of sexual misconduct allegations
A student accused of sexual misconduct sued the university system, arguing he was discriminated against because of his gender.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school board hires Christian Elkington as new superintendent
The board also discussed alternatives for social studies courses that offer “diversity” beyond American and European history.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford area schools report ongoing cases of COVID-19
Since February, Rumford Elementary School has not gone 28 straight days without a positive COVID-19 case.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Spring prom means outdoor events or no prom for some area schools
Mountain Valley High School, Dirigo High School, and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School all have different plans, but one thing in common: It’s not going to look like a regular prom season.
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Maine colleges, students to get more than $105 million in federal pandemic relief
At least half of the American Rescue Plan funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students
The college said Tuesday it won’t allow students to return in the fall unless they are vaccinated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 faces loss in state aid due to increase in home schooling
Officials say the district could lose almost $1 million over two years because 74 students left the district’s rolls to be home-schooled, at least until the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349617954?pwd=NHRERlZFWkpGcmhjdzVmaC9KS2dadz09 I. Call to order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board / Administrator V. Superintendent’s report – Monique Poulin A. New hires, transfers, resignations, and retirements […]