Thursday’s public forum explored ways the School Department could use the Dingley Building and 287 Main St. to ease crowding for its students and staff.
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Maine schools react to increased ICE enforcement
Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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Lewiston School Committee approves changes to public comment policy
The policy limits the amount of time spent on public comment at School Committee meetings to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per person.
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Lewiston schools are running out of space, officials say
With growing enrollment, including a new, money-saving special education program, officials say they are running out of space.
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Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.
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New special education program keeps Lewiston students in district
Starting this school year, a new program called CLIMB serves 26 students in grades K-3 and aims to expand while keeping special education students in local schools, closer to their families and communities.
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Lewiston School Committee members walk out in protest over procedural vote for chairperson
Following Monday’s vote to appoint a new chairperson for the year, members Janet Beaudoin, Craig Charpentier, Donna Gallant and Meghan Hird walked out in protest over Chairwoman Megan Parks’ handling of the procedural rules.
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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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Lewiston elementary students provided with free quality instruments
With a new federal grant providing funds, students get to choose and keep their instrument of choice until their senior year of high school.
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McMahon school in Lewiston closed Wednesday to clear sewage pipe
The blockage must be removed during daytime hours; Lewiston families have been notified.