Results from Poland were not available at press time, but Mechanic Falls and Minot approved the district’s spending plan.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston board considers changing student dress code to allow hats and hoods
A proposed policy amendment would allow students at Lewiston schools to wear hats and hoods after middle school students conducted research and surveys of their classmates. They found the rule is unfairly applied to students of color and both teachers and administrators argued hats and hoods were no longer synonymous with ‘gangs.’
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Photo Album: 75 seniors graduate from Oak Hill High School
The Class of 2021 received diplomas Monday evening at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 Equity Committee looks to make school a better place
Committee is a group of more than 35 members, including educators, school resource officers, school psychologists, students, school board members and administrators.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
A feeling of togetherness as 75 graduate from Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill principal says he takes pride in watching students he has known since they were seventh graders graduate.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 $12.97 million budget approved by all four towns in Tuesday referendum vote
RSU 56 voters from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru approved a 2021-22 school budget of $12.97 million by a vote of 354-163 during their referendum vote on Tuesday.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Heat prompts early release of Oxford Hills schools
Schools without air conditioning will close at noon Tuesday also.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine Senate advances bill to provide free meals to all students
The legislation, which carries a price of $34 million, won unanimous support from lawmakers, who said it would help students avoid stigma and improve learning.
Posted inSchools & Education
The Class of 2021: Seniors graduate after a year of pandemic schooling
Stories and photos from high school graduations in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Lisbon High School graduates told to accept life’s challenges at Sunday ceremony
The ceremony was held in-person — a sign that COVID-19 restrictions are easing.