The law is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing any barriers to learning.
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How to help homeless youth and families in the region
Many organizations help support homeless children, teenagers and families in central and western Maine. New Beginnings’ 24-hour emergency shelter, as well as its supportive housing and outreach team, help youth throughout Maine find safety off the streets. The organization has transitional housing programs in Lewiston, Farmington and Augusta. For more information, go to newbeginmaine.org or call […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Housing crisis drives rise in youth homelessness
Educators and homeless advocates are growing increasingly alarmed by a surge in the number of homeless youth.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future
Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own ‘family’ on the street with other homeless youths.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop superintendent seeks $100K to bring school parking lot into compliance with accessibility requirements
Superintendent Jim Hodgkin will ask the town to designate the funds for a mandatory paving project at the Winthrop Grade School. The cost increased from a year ago when the initial estimate was made.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Federal funding for 37 positions in Lewiston schools to end next year
Officials will be forced to either cut or move these positions into the local budget.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Families in the Rumford area share their reasons for homeschooling their children
Darcy Klein, the director of River Valley Homeschoolers of Maine, created her homeschoolers’ support group so that others will know that they aren’t alone and that there are other families who are willing to share their own homeschooling experiences with them.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn plans to cut two dozen positions from proposed school budget
Of the 23.5 positions being cut, 15.5 are educators spread across nearly all of Auburn’s schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine may lose federal funds over student testing shift
The U.S. Department of Education says the state has not conducted the legally required student assessments to receive funding for low-income students, but state officials are challenging the decision.