Oxford Hills school administrators report an excellent start for classes

Principals note improved morale, a new outlook and support systems for students and staff.

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.

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.

‘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 But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.

GreatSchools says it is working to improve its ratings

GreatSchools leaders say that in response to research, the company has shifted its methodology in recent years to weigh academic progress more heavily than test scores.

How are GreatSchools ratings calculated?

Lewiston bus woes persist into new school year

New this year, the school district is staggering the start times for elementary schools to transport more students using fewer buses and reduce transportation disruptions.

National student test scores plunged during the pandemic

The results fell to levels unseen for decades.

Photos: Staying dry on first day of school in Jay

The first day of school for students in Spruce Mountain schools was a wet one.

Photo: Music to their ears in Peru

The school includes students in prekindergarten to grade five.