Telstar came out strong, leading 4-0 at halftime and ultimately winning 5-2.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
These Maine students are sinking to the bottom
Three charts show how steep some testing declines have been.
Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder
There is no consensus around why certain Maine kids are performing worse on tests, but losses may reflect deeper challenges facing Maine schools and families.
How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
West Paris debates future of Agnes Gray property
More than 50 residents attended a public hearing to give input and ask questions about the town acquiring the vacated elementary school from Maine School Administrative District 17.
Fayette Central School building independence through social-emotional learning
Principal Courtney Lyons explain to directors how Fayette Central School’s social-emotional learning program helps students be more self-aware, empathetic and independent.
Lewiston school board member blames parents for number of late, absent students
‘Lewiston as a district can only do so much if parents aren’t being parents,’ said Meghan Hird.
Meet the candidates for Auburn School Committee
Voters will decide Nov. 4 on three contested races, as well as three uncontested spots.
Telstar in Bethel ranked fifth best high school in state, online assessment says
Nearly 40% of its students are economically disadvantaged, yet it outperformed many wealthier, coastal schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Day Mountain Middle School in Strong to remain open, for now
Maine School Administrative 58 board of directors considered closing the school, even as three towns have started the process of withdrawing from the district.