The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Schools are competing with cellphones. Here’s how they think they could win.
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades.
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No Tolerance Policy for primary students among handbook changes for Spruce Mountain schools
Primary students who display aggression toward staff or other students will not be allowed to return to the classroom.
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Turner-based school district is gearing up for a new school year
Several area schools received donations ranging from $150 to $29,000 as the Turner-based directors wrap up hiring and facilities work ahead of a new school year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
With school about to start, districts racing to fill open positions
School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
New bus garage ready for Dixfield-based school district
The 40- by 80-foot building has two bays, a bus lift, an office, a bathroom and a storage and parts room.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Schools & Education
University of Maine system to explore adding a medical school
The state’s public university system has engaged with a national consultant to study the feasibility of establishing a medical school.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Teachers union files grievance on student violence in Rumford-based school district
Forty-six staff members have been injured so far this year at Rumford, Mexico and Sumner elementary schools, the document says.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Public Schools honors longtime employee slain in mass shooting
The business office is named for Lucy Violette who worked in the business office for 52 years.
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
Andover students receive scholarships through town fund
The Andover Educational Fund’s Charles A. Cutting Endowment Fund is a $5,000, four-year scholarship for students seeking financial assistance to attend school after their high school graduation.