Once a standard in elementary schools, cursive is no longer taught to all students. A Maine lawmaker would like to change that.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Schools & Education
UNE professor develops new test for breast cancer
The test, now awaiting FDA approval, would help during treatment of triple negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.
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Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary
A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.
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UMF researchers want to know, how smart is your cat?
The Maine Cat Lab at the University of Maine at Farmington is conducting the first-ever international study of cat intelligence.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Edward Little High School’s biggest-in-Maine auditorium puts Auburn in spotlight
With the latest technology, community partnerships, and a vision for growth, the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center sets out to become a centerpiece for Auburn’s arts and events.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools & Education
USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Community tree steward to offer orchard care workshops at Lewiston-Auburn schools
Sean O’Connell is on a mission to teach L-A youth and adults about trees and orchard maintenance.
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Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve ‘unconditional support’ in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.