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Animal Tales: A school of fish for classroom of kids

by Lindsay Tice November 17, 2019November 18, 2019

At the Libby-Tozier School in Litchfield, Cheryl Woodard’s prekindergartners learn from the class pets.

Boys Basketball, Football, Franklin, Girls Basketball, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine

Spruce Mountain to explore football co-op, switch to eight-man

by Pam Harnden November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

Phoenix’s roster likely will have less than 30 players next year. Also, Spruce interested in Unified basketball, but there isn’t enough interest for this season.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

RSU 73 exploring building upgrades, future of football program

by Pam Harnden November 14, 2019November 15, 2019

Potential projects include seeding and loaming the soccer field at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

RSU 4 increases pay for substitute nurses

by Lindsay Tice November 14, 2019December 1, 2020

The school system has had trouble attracting nursing subs.

Nation / World, News, Schools & Education

Is college worth it? A study says Maine Maritime is near the top.

by Susan Svrluga The Washington Post November 14, 2019November 15, 2019

‘Return on investment is huge,’ said the president of Maine Maritime Academy which outscored Harvard.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Auburn School Committee nearing end of Grondin’s evaluation

by Steve Sherlock November 13, 2019November 15, 2019

The panel met in executive session for more than two hours seeking to reach a consensus on the superintendent’s goals.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Maine online charter school gets 5-year renewal, with conditions

by Rachel Ohm November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

The Maine Charter School Commission votes 6-1 Tuesday to renew the charter for Maine Virtual Academy, despite performance concerns raised in a report in January.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

USM receives $500,000 to establish endowed scholarship for veterans

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2019November 12, 2019

The gift from Joe and Sheri Boulos of Falmouth will provide financial and academic resources for veterans in coordination with the USM Office of Veterans Services.