Director Heidi Connelly said there are 126 students enrolled in the special education program.
Schools & Education
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Auburn School Committee approves funds for Walton HVAC, increases substitute teacher rate
Chairwoman Pamela Albert announced that Casey-Lyn Knight has resigned from the School Committee.
Mexico middle school principal proposes alternative education program
The main objective is to provide learning experiences tailored to individual needs
Hebron news hawks launch school paper
When Hebron student Ori Brennan wanted to learn about journalism, she started a school newspaper so she could learn on the job.
Federal judge rejects Bangor school’s request to scrap anti-discrimination law ahead of trial
Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state’s Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.
Why some student loan borrowers are locked out of Biden’s debt relief efforts
People are being shut out from student debt forgiveness initiatives through no fault of their own, and they are asking the Education Department for relief.
Lawmakers hear input on bill to have local schools, not the state, provide disability services for young kids
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee held a public hearing Tuesday to work through a proposal to make school districts responsible for providing these services to kids ages 3 to 6.
Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them
The scene in classrooms around the country is similar: Kids are on their phones, even when school rules forbid it.
Lewiston School Committee approves new intervention model for suspended students
School officials hope the new model will help some students reenter school with a new outlook.
Gus LeBlanc, longtime central Maine coach and educator, dies
Longtime football coach and educator Wilfred ‘Gus’ LeBlanc died Friday surrounded by family and friends.