Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
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Homeschooling is growing in Maine. Here’s what that looks like.
Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern Maine.
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Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds
More than two dozen schools have added play areas with features like rocks, logs and water. Experts say they can help children develop key skills and cultivate an interest in sustainability and the outdoors.
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Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit
The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.
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Lewiston school board responds to member’s indictment
The School Committee said it cannot legally remove Iman Osman following his indictment on charges related to the theft of two firearms.
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Historic images light up Lewiston’s Lisbon Street: ‘A Street of Stories’
The project is described as a digital storytelling event, one that uses archival images to weave tales of Lewiston’s downtown in the days of old.
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Auburn schools to update physical restraint and seclusion policy
The changes will keep the department in compliance with state law.
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HopSkipDrive to help Lewiston students with transportation needs
A group called Care Drivers will utilize smaller vehicles to transport students with mobility challenges or who require one-on-one care.
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Auburn tightens rules on student cellphone use
Teachers are reporting that the bell-to-bell policy has students more engaged in class.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.