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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Auburn School Committee backs plan for playground upgrades, Walton roof replacement
City Council will review the capital improvement plan, some of which will be paid for using federal relief funds.
Principal named for Rumford high school; straw poll favors new Mexico school
Tom Danylik will be lead administrator after serving as interim since last fall.
Students steer school bus to safety in Topsham after driver collapses at the wheel
The driver, identified as Arthur McDougall of Lisbon, died Monday. Fourteen Mt. Ararat Middle and High school students were on board at the time.
Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon closes early due to lack of heat
A circulator pump in the furnace was replaced by early afternoon.
Oxford Hills school officials say social media threat against high school not credible
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was open to students as usual, even as parents complained of vague communications on the matter.
Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
‘It makes school unbearable’: MSAD 52 parents, students want directors to address bullying
The school board will survey parents and students about the school climate.
Spruce Mountain school directors report bullying as masks come off
A Jay parent of four children was told about “massive bullying” since policy change Tuesday.