The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
Schools & Education
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Some University of Maine at Farmington properties headed for sale sometime in 2025
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to sell several properties as part of a strategic plan to enhance financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and better align resources with the needs of today’s students.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn sets dates for the first day of school
Grades K-9 start Aug. 28; Grades 10-12 start Aug. 29; Pre-K starts Sept. 3.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district leader talks goals for improving reading, math scores
Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert said NWEA testing scores data are to be used to study and reach students’ achievement goals in reading and math.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
University of New England to offer online cannabis education classes
Five certificate programs will train students about business, medical, legal, product and agricultural aspects of the industry.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills voters reject school budget for the 2nd time
Despite SAD 17’s administration and school board cutting $819,000 from the operating budget and eliminating a $2 million capital improvements request that would have been funded by the local share, residents of Harrison and West Paris continue to strongly oppose school spending.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Final members of the class of 2024 bid farewell to Lewiston High School
30 seniors joined the class of 2024 with the August graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district to freeze $37 million budget
Ripping out all the carpets at Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico due to asbestos and mold issues is one project adding to the district’s 2024-25 unexpected budget needs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Minot Select Board raises mill rate
Most of the increase is due to the Regional School Unit 16 budget not yet being finalized.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Summer meals programs gets food to thousands of Maine kids, but barriers remain
Each summer, thousands of free meals are handed out to children across Maine, but hunger prevention advocates say more flexibility would allow more families to access the food they need.