The controversial memoir on sexuality and gender identity was removed from the library.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school officials to reassess after $31.6 million construction plan defeated
School district must reevaluate options for aging buildings.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school board committees present priorities and goals
Curriculum, Operations and Policy committees outline objectives for the coming year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee approves first read on cellphone, recording restrictions
Student phones could be searched if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of rules or code of conduct.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent
After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Two Spruce Mountain students expelled indefinitely
Regional School Unit 73 board cited disobedient and disorderly conduct as reasons for barring them from classes.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 looks to fill Rumford Elementary School principal vacancy
Superintendent Deb Alden noted that the district has “done an incredible amount of hiring” recently.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo library
RSU 56 directors voted 7-2 to remove “Gender Queer: A Memoir” from the high school shelves.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
Farmington-based school district amends strategic-plan timeline
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the board of directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.