At the end of last week, more than 200 students enrolled at city schools still did not have all the vaccinations required for them to begin classes, according to officials.
Schools & Education
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Lewiston students use art project to express interests and hardships
The art project was displayed at the library for a few weeks over the summer.
Spruce Mountain directors approve chaga mushroom project
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors on Thursday conditionally approved a contract for JustNiks Micosilva to work with teachers and students to raise chaga mushrooms on district land. “The Spruce Mountain mycoforestry outdoor research project gives Spruce Mountain High School students the opportunity to learn about fungi in an outdoor environment,” teacher Rob Taylor […]
Estimates to fix RSU 16 elementary schools range from $10M to $13M
POLAND — A preliminary assessment of what it would cost to maintain the three elementary schools in Regional School Unit 16 versus consolidating them into two schools was released to the public Thursday by Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger. The estimates ranged from $10.03 million to $13.41 million. In an email to all interested parties, Hediger, […]
Dixfield-based school board reelects Barbara Chow chairwoman
Carl Lueders of Canton was elected vice chairman.
Mexico middle school teacher Lacey Todd a finalist for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year award
One of the four state finalists will be named the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year in October after the final stages of the selection process are complete.
Lewiston school officials hopeful for better transportation situation this year
The transportation director is asking that parents inform schools about specific addresses where their children will be picked up and dropped off.
Access to new Edward Little High School will be via Western Avenue only
Traffic to the school will flow in and out of one entrance, while three other routes will be closed until demolition of the old school is completed.
USM to offer special education bachelor’s degree
A shortage of special education educators is affecting school districts across Maine.
Auburn educators ready to welcome students to new high school
The public will be able to see the new school during a ribbon-cutting event later this month.