Superintendents in both cities look forward to the ‘energy’ of the first day of school, with its ‘anticipation and possibility.’
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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district
Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
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Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.
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Frustration, worries face Saint Dominic High School families as they prepare for new school year
The closure of the Auburn-based Catholic school announced earlier this year sent families searching for new schools and wondering how they will move on.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington principal retires after 20 years leading Mallett School
Tracy Williams reflects on her career, staff teamwork, and lasting impact as she retires from W.G. Mallett School in Farmington.
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Lisbon School Committee hopes $121,000 budget cut is the charm
Having been rejected twice by voters, the $21.2 million school budget is now a little lighter thanks in part to cuts to adult education and an athletic trainer position.
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Kingfield to hold public hearing on school withdrawal process
Kingfield residents debated whether to begin studying withdrawal from RSU 58, with the Sept. 16 vote set to decide if the process will move forward.
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Oxford Hills new cell phone policy harkens back to days before devices
This year, students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High and Middle schools will have to power off their electronic devices and keep them stored out of sight while school is in session.
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‘Back to School Bash’ still on as immigrant group pushes back against last year’s violence
The Friday night event at Mike McGraw Field will feature food, games and back-to-school supplies. Local police have been hired to monitor the event.
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Interim principal appointed to lead Mexico elementary school
Earlier in the summer, Superintendent Deb Alden suggested that a public tour of the new Mountain Valley Community School might be possible in August, but that’s not going to happen.