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Orono Foundation gives $839,000 to district for literacy, career center and facilities
Summary
The Orono Foundation for Education presented an $839,000 grant to Orono Public School District for K–5 literacy, a college and career center, teacher development, auditorium lighting and other programs, district leaders and foundation officials told the school board.
The Orono Foundation for Education presented an $839,000 grant to the Orono Public School District during the board meeting on Sept. 8, 2025, the foundation’s chair said.
The foundation’s gift includes $250,000 for a new college and career center, $200,000 through the annual fund to support district priorities, $110,000 for teacher professional development (the Educator Excellence Fund), $125,000 dedicated to K–5 literacy (including support for the new elementary reading curriculum), $100,000 for high school auditorium lighting, $45,000 for character-education programming, $6,000 in scholarships for graduating…
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