Across-the-board expenses are rising just as federal pandemic relief is running out. Educators see a ‘perfect storm of financial pressures’ that will challenge schools for the next two years.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Livermore school director concerned about state commissioner’s comments on learning
LIVERMORE —During the board comments period at a brief Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday night, March 23, Director Holly Morris of Livermore expressed concern over comments Commissioner Pender Makin made during a recent legislative hearing. Morris said Commissioner Pender Makin told at a legislative hearing last week that social-emotional learning, gender […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Oak Hill High School business students win state title for 25th consecutive year
The school’s contingent of 35 students earned enough points in the business-focused competition to cement a quarter century of wins earlier this month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Oak Hill High School Academic Decathlon team headed to nationals
Students are raising money to compete in Frisco, Texas, in April.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Jobs for Maine Graduates seeks financial support from Dixfield-based school district
Regional School Unit 56 Superintendent Pam Doyen said the district would eventually contribute $27,000 a year if voters approve.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role
The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Voters will decide whether to accept a state loan for Dixfield high school bathrooms
Regional School Unit 56 would be responsible for less than a third of the $214,750.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bill would require Maine schools to allow students 30 minutes to eat lunch
Advocates say 20-minute lunches do not give students enough time, resulting in food waste.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday
The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Otisfield Community School portable unit’s entry ramp, stairs approved
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Paul Bickford announces inaugural Hall of Fame inductees as this year’s cheering and girls basketball teams presented their championship trophies at the school board meeting.