A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school’s staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
Schools & Education
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Lewiston schools no longer providing transportation for Saint Dominic students
Chairman Bruce Damon shared that the School Committee is still aiming to create a subcommittee to discuss adding an auditorium to Lewiston High School.
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Parents plan to address gender identity education at RSU 9 meeting
The concerns to be addressed at the board of directors meeting are with a poster about gender identity hanging in the window of the guidance counselor’s office at Mt. Blue High School.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
UMaine System chancellor credited with improving communication, increasing transparency
On thin ice after a series of no-confidence votes last spring and a botched presidential search, Dannel Malloy has made efforts to grow relationships with faculty and staff.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Two books in Spruce Mountain High School library challenged
One book deals with gender identity and sexuality, the other on racism.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Two Augusta area schools find ‘forever chemicals’ in their water supplies
The two schools, Helen A. Thompson School in West Gardiner and Whitefield Elementary School, plan to install filtration systems in the next month.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school administrators report an excellent start for classes
Principals note improved morale, a new outlook and support systems for students and staff.
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Bonny Eagle school board votes against removing controversial book from middle school library
MSAD 6 board members voted 10-1 to reject an appeal by parents to have a book about sexuality and gender identity removed from the library.
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Why 2 books on gender identity, sexuality are roiling local schools
The SAD 6 school board is set to decide the first of two challenges after a committee earlier reviewed the books and recommended that they remain on library shelves.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.