TURNER — The SAD 52 Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Leavitt Area High School to begin review of the 2014-15 budget. Other agenda items include a presentation related to the district’s pre-kindergarten program at the Leeds Central, Greene Central and Turner Primary schools, and a presentation on a […]
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Farmington teachers ask to change pre-K program to half days
FARMINGTON — Two Mallett School teachers asked the RSU 9 school directors on Tuesday to consider returning the prekindergarten program to four half days instead of two full days per week. Prekindergarten teachers Erika Neal and Wendy Oakley gave a presentation on the proposal they say would be more developmentally appropriate for young children. The […]
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Maine lawmakers consider expanding pre-kindergarten programs
AUGUSTA — Proponents of expanding early childhood education opportunities in Maine lobbied the Legislature’s Education Committee on Monday in favor of a bill that would give every Maine child the opportunity for a pre-kindergarten education. While some members of the committee said they appreciated the opportunity to delve into an issue outside the constraints of […]
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Maine lawmaker pushes statewide pre-kindergarten
AUGUSTA (AP) — A state lawmaker is urging Maine to pass legislation that would require every school district in the state to offer pre-kindergarten programs. Bill sponsor Sen. Eloise Vitelli told the Legislature’s Education Committee on Monday that early childhood education plays a critical role in determining a child’s future. The Arrowsic Democrat’s bill would […]