DIXFIELD — Longtime assistant superintendent and curriculum coordinator Gloria Jenkins submitted her resignation to the Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night, effective at the end of the current school year. She is retiring from her position. Jenkins began her position as curriculum, instruction and assessment coordinator in 1999 with the former School Administrative District […]
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RSU 10 high school principals describe reaccreditation process
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10’s three high school principals told the school board Monday night that the many steps needed to undergo the reaccreditation process often takes time away from the classroom, while also costing the district money. Superintendent Craig King said more than $140,000 is needed for each 10-year cycle for the three […]
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Technology crucial to learning, RSU 10 board learns
DIXFIELD — Three Regional School Unit 10 teachers told the board Monday night that using technology in the classroom leads to deeper learning by students. Mike Nolette, Andrea York and Ryanne Prevost said use of various technological devices is vital to day-to-day learning. “It gets kids engaged,” Nolette said. Students are able to do Web-based […]
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RSU 10 receives technology award
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 has won an award for being No. 1 in Maine for extensive use of new technology in teaching. The school board learned Monday night of the award from Knovation, an Ohio-based learner-centered education company. Knovation delivers learning-ready content to teachers and students by grade level. “We are inspired by […]
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J. Berg: Find a better answer for education
Yet another report shows little educational progress in Maine. Some blame the state for not funding the required 55 percent. But it’s not what we spend; it’s how we spend it. Education is about challenging students, with high expectations for their academic performance and development of a work ethic. Administrators expect less of students who […]
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Peru school taking precautions after bear spotted on school grounds
PERU — Officials at RSU 10’s Dirigo Elementary School off Route 108 are taking every precaution to safeguard students and staff after an adult black bear was seen Wednesday on school grounds. Principal Charlie Swan said Friday that he had not seen the bear, but he alerted a Maine game warden in Gray. “No staffer […]
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RSU 10 releases preliminary report on school buildings
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 administration released a two-page document this week that outlines goals and a timeline for the potential restructuring, and possible closure, of some of the district’s 10 school buildings. The report is the result of a six- to eight-month survey of each building by an ad hoc Buildings and […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Board of Assessors, 3 p.m., Municipal Building Rumford: Sidewalk Committee, 4:30 p.m., Municipal Building Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Canton: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Combined meeting of RSU 10 board and Region 11 School of Applied Technology board, 6 p.m., Oxford Hills […]
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Enrollment down slightly at RSU 10 to 2,659
DIXFIELD — The first week of the new school year for RSU 10 resulted in fewer students enrolled than expected, some last-minute high school class scheduling, and a new satellite kitchen system, which was working well for the students. By the end of the day on Friday, 2,659 pre-K through grade 12 students had enrolled, Superintendent […]
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RSU 10 lacking some special education staff
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night hired seven staffers, including several high school graduates from the district, while some special education positions remain unfilled. Most students in the 12-town district return to classes Wednesday. Special Services Director Clarissa Fish said it is unusual to have the special education positions still vacant. […]