While many Mainers are willing to open their homes to students from around the world, there are not as many Maine schools that take in exchange students. “Maine’s a wonderful state with down-to-earth families that are just so kind and generous,” says Raymond resident Kathy Hansen of Greenheart Exchange, one of several national groups that […]
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Posted inbPlus, Schools & Education
‘Norman and I are like brothers, as well as friends:’ The life-changing impact of student exchange.
A friendship forged in Lewiston 36 years ago brought two generations of exchange students together, decades apart.
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Posted inPolitics, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Proponents said the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Amy Hediger named superintendent of Poland-based school district
Hediger has been assistant superintendent since 2019.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
More grants help expand outdoor learning possibilities at Spruce Mountain schools in Jay
Grants have helped create Spruce Mountain Outdoor Learning Center and “Boggy Walk Trail” between Spruce Mountain elementary and high schools.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee agrees to use more from fund balance to offset tax impact
Several Lewiston Public School teachers and staff spoke at Monday’s meeting about the negative impact further cuts would have on students and teachers.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based school district directors seek legal advice after director’s post on Facebook page
The Spruce Mountain High School robotics team suggested celebrating Pride Month on Facebook, prompting a comment from a director that has been called ‘hurtful.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine school districts are working to keep their students engaged over summer break
Educators have long lamented the dreaded ‘summer slide,’ but communities are more active than ever in providing resources to prevent it.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
State Rep. Austin Theriault urges graduates at Buckfield’s commencement to embrace life’s challenges
As the guest speaker at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School’s commencement Friday, Theriault talked to the graduating class about the importance of challenge, stress and hardship in developing character and teaching valuable life lessons.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee considers eliminating some teaching coach positions after second failed budget vote
Residents, School Committee members and school staff gave impassioned speeches at Thursday’s meeting about the school budget.