Mohammed Albehadli, the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, received ‘the most vile email’ Superintendent Timothy Matheney has seen in his 35 years as an educator.
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Auburn School Committee issues survey regarding superintendent search
Members of the public are encouraged to submit letters of interest for those who want to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee.
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Maine schools say path to fixing chronic absenteeism starts with building relationships
Small steps like Sanford’s ‘walking school bus’ help kids make it over that first barrier – getting to the bus stop – as a way to reduce absences in class.
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Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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Lewiston High School’s Mock Trial Team is the real deal
In December, the team took the state championship for the second year in a row and third time in six years. Some marvel at their success given the city’s makeup, but no one questions there could be a dynasty in the making.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Parent shares concerns about books, bullying in Jay schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Harvard Jewish students sue university over antisemitism
The students are claiming that Harvard has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Ross Chicoine hired as interim assistant principal for Mexico middle school
Chicoine has been teaching Special Education classes at the middle school “and working on his certification in administration over the last three years,” said RSU 10 Superintendent Deb Alden on Tuesday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 gives OK for teacher-led trip with students to Guatemala in April
The committee will be made of up 3 administrators, 2 teachers, plus a school director, a town official, and a citizen representative each from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, the towns which comprise RSU 16.
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Lewiston School Committee approves changes to policies, including communications
There was almost no discussion regarding the changes before committee members approved them upon second reading.