Auburn Middle School eighth-graders are pictured at Fairview Elementary School. In the first row are Wesley Clements, Josh Lavigne, Nikkie Clark, Patrick Anthoine, Chantal Cyr, Mai Luu, Natalie Garcia, Emma Dionn and Lucy DeRoche; second row, Cooper Dunn, Simon Hall, Sawyer Doherty, Logan Welch, Ella Perry, Nasra Mohamed, Grace Poirier, Elizabeth Duplissis, Madisyn Turcotte, Sophia […]
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Better pay for paraeducators
“Like paralegals and paramedics, paraeducators (ed techs) are respected members of the professional (educational) team, who work alongside, under the supervision of a licensed/certificated educator to support and assist in providing instructional and other services to children.” (source: National Education Association) According to the NEA, paraeducators help school districts deliver quality education the community demands. […]
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Gov. Paul LePage may seek referendum to abolish income tax
Gov. Paul LePage is still eyeing ways to accomplish his long-stated goal of eliminating Maine’s income tax. Rather than try to sway a wary Legislature, the governor is looking at a referendum question that would let voters decide whether to do away with “this unruly income tax.” LePage told Portland radio station WGAN Thursday that […]
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RSU 9 board hires new teachers, welcomes new directors
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors Tuesday evening hired two teachers, thanked two outgoing directors and recognized two new ones. Recent University of Maine at Farmington graduate Sylvia Brooks was hired as a fourth-grade teacher and UMF graduate Cameron McAllister was hired as a third-grade teacher, both for Cascade Brook School. It’s the first teaching job for […]
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Auburn teachers launch petition to gather support
AUBURN — The Auburn Education Association, which represents more than 300 teachers plus educational technicians and other school workers, has launched an online petition drive asking signers to show support for teachers. As of Wednesday afternoon, 249 people had signed the petition at the website, change.org. Many posted comments. The petition drive was launched less than […]
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Lewiston ponders early-release Wednesdays
LEWISTON — A decision to add two teacher workshop days to next year’s calendar was tabled Monday night as officials weighed the need for more professional development for teachers and reducing class time for students. A decision won’t be made until after Superintendent Bill Webster polls parents and teachers, and after the subject is discussed […]
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RSU 9 contracts give overall average of 2.5 percent increase
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors have approved contracts with four staff groups that give an overall 2.5 percent increase in wages, Superintendent Tom Ward said Oct. 14. All bargaining units approved the agreements. The board voted 10-2 on Oct. 13 to accept the recommendations of the board’s Contract Resolution Committee, Ward said. Directors […]
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King to teachers: The job’s tougher, but more needed than ever
Back-to-school spending Parents in families with students in grades K-12 planned to spend slightly less on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation. According to NRF’s survey, the average family planned to spend $630.36 on electronics, apparel and other school needs this year, down from $669.28 in 2014. Total national spending is […]
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THS has new dean of students
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board has unanimously approved the nomination of Kristin Chambers Dacko as dean of students for Telstar Regional High School. She succeeds Cheryl Lang, who was named last month as the high school principal. “We feel very, very fortunate to have such a great candidate to bring before you,” Superintendent David […]
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Lewiston hires more teachers to create smaller classes
LEWISTON — Ecstatic about hiring two new teachers to reduce class sizes in kindergarten and first grade, Farwell Elementary School Principal Althea Walker is interviewing teacher candidates this week. “I am so excited to get those two positions,” Walker said. “That will allow teachers to work in much smaller groups.” The School Committee on Monday […]