PARIS — During their Monday business meeting, directors for Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved changes to school curriculum for all grades. The Maine Department rolled out new standards for both visual and performing arts curriculum two years ago and describe what students should know and be able to do, as well as define […]
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How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
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University of Maine System students, faculty speak against proposed changes to free speech policies
At a meeting of the system’s board, community members called on trustees to reject draft changes to the policy and to divest from Israel.
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Photos: Reindeer names and games
Julie (Jingles) Robards on Monday morning sang Christmas songs and read the book she wrote, “The Reindeer Games: How Santa’s Reindeer Got Their Names during a visit to Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay.
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Some staff at Jay-area school to start new evaluation programs
Directors on Thursday approved new evaluation programs for specialists and education technicians.
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Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
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Oxford Hills students work the polls to gather community survey
The project was coordinated by OHCHS social studies teachers Tyler DeMoore Gonzales and Travis Palmer, who teaches a civics unit on elections.
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Rumford-based school board settles on spaces for middle school students
Regional School Unit 10 directors move to use Rumford, Mexico buildings for fifth, sixth grades.
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Dixfield high school student allowed to return to class after 10-day suspension
The Regional School Unit 56 directors held an executive session with the student and his mother.