Several teachers came forward to voice concerns about safety at Lewiston’s Montello Elementary School.
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Behavior problems, trauma among students at Montello Elementary in Lewiston push frustrated teachers to breaking point
An influx of high-needs students from downtown Lewiston has isolated Montello Elementary over the years. Staff say it has created an unsafe environment for teachers and students alike.
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Phillips-based school district agrees on how to spend remaining nutrition funds
The board of directors gave ideas on how to spend remaining nutrition funds.
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Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program
As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Students at Mexico and Rumford schools learn about honeybees
2024 American Honey Princess Lainey Bell told fourth-grade students at Meroby Elementary School and Rumford Elementary School that her job “is to travel around the entire country and talk to people about honey and about honeybees.”
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Auburn approves new ed tech, secretaries contract
Auburn School Committee ratified a three-year deal between the district and about a hundred of its staff, which outlines 3% raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
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Oxford Hills school board directors approve new music curriculum
PARIS — During their Monday business meeting, directors for Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved changes to school curriculum for all grades. The Maine Department rolled out new standards for both visual and performing arts curriculum two years ago and describe what students should know and be able to do, as well as define […]
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How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
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University of Maine System students, faculty speak against proposed changes to free speech policies
At a meeting of the system’s board, community members called on trustees to reject draft changes to the policy and to divest from Israel.