The district additionally receive a grant to assist with training new teachers.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Pellet gun confiscated from Lewiston Middle School student
The gun was taken from a student shortly after arriving for class Monday morning.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford students enjoy harvest lunch from local growers
Beef, fish, vegetables and fruit on the menu from Maine Harvest Lunch.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food
A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn special education program may move from former Lake Street School
Earlier this month, the School Committee’s finance subcommittee voted unanimously to direct Superintendent Cornelia Brown to conduct a cost-benefit analysis on renovating the school, which houses Auburn’s Regional Educational Treatment Center program.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Turner, Paris high schools to host Maine Supreme Court arguments
Students will be able to ask the lawyers questions after the cases are heard.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee receptive to proposed dress code changes
The Student Voice Committee suggests relaxing rules on shirt length and hats.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 technology director stresses importance of protecting electronic data
All students have iPads or laptops for doing schoolwork.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 9 bars staff participation in political activities during school hours
The district is considering an offer from the state to equip every school in RSU 9 with a mobile computer science lab.