Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho read aloud a proclamation Wednesday at Educare Central Maine, recognizing the Week of the Young Child and recalling his own experiences as the parent of a child enrolled in the early childhood education program.
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Hallowell-area school board members ask for more details about COVID relief money spending
In emails obtained by the Kennebec Journal, Regional School Unit 2 board members have been asking questions about where and why coronavirus money is being spent across the district.
Controversy prompts Waterville school board to take first vote on new hiring policy
In a surprise announcement at the start of the meeting, Carole Gilley, the principal at Waterville Junior High School, told the board she will also retire this year.
Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.
A decade after its approval, an accessible trail will be paved between two Augusta schools
The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
Student seeking refund for canceled study-abroad program takes case to appeals court
A Harvard College student who was sent home from Europe when the pandemic hit is arguing that she and other students should get refunds from the Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange.
Commentary: What makes high-quality child care, and why is it so important right now?
A central Maine program that models best early education practices has proven outcomes for our youngest children, their families and the workforce.
Vassalboro Community School transitioning to classroom learning 5 days per week
Beginning April 8, the Vassalboro Community School’s 395 students will return to in-person learning five days per week. Students learning fully remotely may continue to do so.
Waterville school panel to review hiring policy in wake of administrative transfer debate
The Waterville Board of Education’s policy committee will meet Thursday to discuss the schools’ administrative hiring policy, after some members objected to Superintendent Eric Haley’s making transfers without receiving approval.