More than a quarter of University of Southern Maine undergraduates are older than 24, and a new center is catering to their social and academic needs.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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She graduated without learning to read. Now she’s suing her school.
Aleysha Ortiz alleges in her lawsuit that she was never provided adequate therapy or special education support.
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Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Former Mexico police station to house middle school classrooms
The former Mexico police station building on Recreation Drive will house Mountain Valley Middle School sixth grade students who switched to online learning Oct. 15.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school district approves $410K for facilities, transportation equipment
The school board approved a lease-purchase and heard Facilities Director Jason Lampert’s accomplishments.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain board approves same substitute pay rates
The rates will be effective Jan. 1-June 30, 2025.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 directors stress transportation safety, recognize excellence
The RSU 9 board of directors meeting on Dec. 10 highlighted transportation safety efforts, celebrated outstanding staff contributions, and reflected on the district’s strong community engagement.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills educators recognize student achievement, positive behavior
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School teachers and staff had logged 1,890 incidents of students deserving reward.