Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert said the most notable growth was in kindergarten through second grade.
Schools & Education
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Roux Institute joins with hospital networks to boost health care tech start-ups
The program created in partnership with MaineHealth and Northern Light Health will provide residencies to entrepreneurs in health care tech.
Lisbon School Committee expected to fill vacant seat this month
Superintendent Richard Green said appointing a person this year allows time for orientation.
RSU 16 board votes to keep annual budget referendum in June
The RSU 16 Personnel & Finance Subcommittee was seeking to change the date to April.
Most water fixtures at Leeds Central School show lead levels exceeding state threshold
Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School returned more favorable lead testing results.
Grades changed during glitch in University of Maine at Augusta course portal were authorized, review finds
No students were found to have wrongly altered scores on quizzes or assignments during the nearly two days many were given administrative access to the Brightspace Learning Management System.
Winslow Elementary School construction on track to add needed classrooms
A $2.4 million project to expand the school by adding four classrooms, utility space and bathrooms is expected to conclude in June.
Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved
The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.
Auburn School Committee votes to vacate Lake Street School, downsize special education program
Changes to the Regional Education Technical Center will be a “significant” blow to nearby districts at a time when administrators say getting students into specialized programs has become more difficult.
RSU 73 board names student representative, approves Spruce Mountain humanities trip to NYC
Daniel Wilson is senior class president, a three-sport athlete and a member of the Envirothon and robotics teams. The trip to New York City is planned for May 30-31, 2023.