More than $7,000 was raised during games Monday night with additional donations coming in this week, bringing the total to more than $9,000.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Retired Lewiston teacher’s viral video sparks conversations about struggles
A viral video of retired Lewiston High teacher Mike Bernier has ignited debate over the district’s grading, attendance and discipline policies, with Bernier criticizing the lack of accountability and firm boundaries for students.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to use $169,883 to provide financial assistance to students facing homelessness
Lewiston will also hire a homelessness prevention and housing navigation specialist with the MaineHousing grant, part of a $2 million pilot program for five school districts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools receive grant to combat student homelessness
Roughly 1,700 students and their families in five school systems are expected to benefit from the pilot, MaineHousing said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school construction slated to begin next year
An addition and renovations at Phillip W. Sugg school is expected to take about 18 months.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Wilton schools’ principal explains challenges facing education today
RSU 9 board of directors told of progress in reducing absenteeism.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Schools & Education
Fayette board reviews infrastructure, internet pricing, website updates
The Fayette Select Board reviewed infrastructure projects funded by a $3.1 million surplus, discussed Fidium internet pricing inequities, and unveiled updates to the town’s website at their Jan. 7 meeting.