Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers
Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based school district budget hearing April 15, vote April 27
The hearing is set for 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school board aims for sustainable budget
The committee will continue deliberations next week over how much to increase local taxes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine bill would require transparency about pesticides at schools
Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick wants to require schools to submit pest management logs to state authorities, and post inspection results publicly.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Residents share concerns about budget for Dixfield-based school district
Directors agree spending should equal last year or slightly more.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Proposed Auburn school budget includes 1.3% increase
A public hearing on the spending plan for 2021-22 will be held April 7.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
More in-person instruction models presented to RSU 9 board
The majority of staff favor district-identified, at-risk students for more classroom learning.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 budget could mean no increases for all town assessments
Health insurance costs likely to be less than expected.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
$1 million UMaine grant will expand rural telemedicine and distance learning
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.