One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Review will help state decide whether to shift child special education services
A bill introduced this year makes local school districts responsible for providing for 3- to 5-year-olds.
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New name for USM doesn’t make the grade with some students
Calling it the University of Maine at Portland is misleading, say most of roughly 20 students interviewed, and the $1.2 million needed to make the change could be spent in better ways.
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Students use Legos in efforts to better their communities
For middle school students competing at the First Lego League Western Maine Qualifier in Jay Saturday, it was all about finding ways to improve public spaces.
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Massabesic students sent home after Bunsen burner incident
The high school in Waterboro was evacuated Friday morning when a burner needed to be extinguished.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee OKs two ed techs for special education
The School Department has up to 700 students who need services.
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Westbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high schools
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.
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Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
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USM picks the developer for its biggest building project ever
The university hopes to complete a new student and career center, and the first student housing on its Portland campus, by the fall of 2022.
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Lewiston’s superintendent offers update on strategic plan
Todd Finn told the School Committee that much work is needed to improve the curriculum, including setting up a new office.