A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
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Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
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Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’
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Farmington students donate food items to St. Joseph’s pantry
Students at W.G. Mallett School collected and walked more than 800 nonperishable donations to St. Joseph Nutrition Center as part of the long-running Helping Hands program.
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Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
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Wilton school staff dive into reading instruction through new literacy training
Academy Hill School educators are taking part in a statewide literacy initiative aimed at strengthening reading instruction.
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Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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Mt. Blue board hears public support for principal criticized over ICE costume
Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
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Mt. Blue schools: In a school district ‘mired in crisis,’ residents call for accountability
About 200 people packed the RSU 9 board of directors meeting last week to air comments on the middle school principal’s controversial Halloween costume.
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Book character parade keeps reading fun for Farmington students
More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.