My letter (May 2) regarding the proposed school budget was deemed as worst-case scenario conclusions, not fact, by Jennifer Michaelis of Auburn (letter, May 9). She needs to check her facts before accusing someone else. I spoke with Thomas Jarvis, assistant superintendent, and two school committee members prior to writing my letter. Bill Webster, Lewiston […]
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O. Gauthier: A poorly planned system
Bill Webster wrote in his letter (Feb. 18) that “lack of school readiness” is one of “three major reasons for the lack of student success.” Does his hypocrisy know no bounds? He and Sue Martin refused to apply for a waiver to avoid implementing a proficiency based learning program that was not and is not […]
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D. Poirier: An amazing opportunity
I applaud the Lewiston School Committee for voting to build a new elementary school for Lewiston students. A new school would resolve the problem of overcrowding and create an opportunity to ultimately have one of the best schools in the state of Maine. This ideal opportunity gives residents the best balance between fiscal responsibility to […]
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C. Ward: Flaws discovered in grading system
Lewiston High School is in the process of instituting proficiency-based learning for all ninth-graders. Substantial problems have already surfaced: The new grading system is not understood by anyone; student grading rubrics are not valid or reliable; not all subject curriculums/content have been completed; the athletic eligibility policy does not work with the grading system; there […]
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Face Time: Claire Bailey, ‘Lunch Lady’ extraordinaire
Claire Bailey, nutrition director at Montello Elementary, has been in Lewiston school kitchens for 28-plus years. After a summer’s rest, she’s back, ready to ladle and take names. “It gives you a really good feeling, like you’re feeding your own children,” she said. Name: Claire Bailey Lives: Poland What’s an average day on the job […]