The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine’s labor shortage.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNation / World, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and ‘immediate and strict compliance is expected.’
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Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington police to conduct multiagency active shooting training at Mt. Blue High School
Law enforcement services throughout Franklin County will continue to be provided during the training.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board makes changes to library materials selection policy
The amended policy will take effect after the next board meeting.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school committee trims $500,000 from proposed school budget
POLAND — The Regional School District 16 Budget Committee agreed to trim a little over $500,000 from the $29.3 million budget that failed voter approval June 11. The combined tally from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland was 736-913. Directors will be asked to endorse the $28.8 million proposal at a special meeting Wednesday. It starts […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.
Posted inbPlus, News, Schools & Education
Interested in becoming a host family?
Student exchange organizations are always looking for host families, and the definition of “family” is very broad. The application process is rigorous, but those interested are encouraged to apply. After filling out an online application and participating in an interview, families must pass a criminal background check. “You need to be ‘open-minded and flexible.’ This […]
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Local families say learning goes both ways with student exchange experiences
Stefanie Mahr Damien and her husband, Steve, have hosted two exchange students in their Auburn home since 2018. “We are empty-nesters. My children are now 31 and 34. Steve’s children are twins that are 41. This is our second marriages. So, we affectionately call exchange students ‘our kids’ because we didn’t have kids together,” Stefanie […]
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Many host families in Maine, but fewer schools for exchange students
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 […]
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.