SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve ‘unconditional support’ in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.
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Lewiston’s newest child care center to focus on special needs
Lewiston local Lisa Jones opened KidSpace Inclusive Childcare in late January with hopes of attracting families with children who have special needs.
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Maine schools told to remove DEI or lose federal funding
A letter from the U.S. Department of Education instructs states to remove race-based diversity, equity and inclusion programs from schools within 14 days or lose federal funding.
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EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.
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Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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Waterford considers financial implications of elementary school closure
WATERFORD — Over the last year Oxford Hills communities like West Paris and Harrison have been rocked by potential school construction proposals that would consolidate many elementary students into a large, centrally located school. West Paris has launched a lawsuit to stop Maine School Administrative District 17’s application to the Maine Department of Education to […]
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Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
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New special education program keeps Lewiston students in district
Starting this school year, a new program called CLIMB serves 26 students in grades K-3 and aims to expand while keeping special education students in local schools, closer to their families and communities.
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Oxford Hills announces top students for Class of 2025
Five students of the top 5% in Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Class of 2025 are earning average grades over 100.
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Proposed bill would give Maine cities first chance to buy university buildings for sale
The bill is a response to the sale process of the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, but a University of Maine System official said no municipalities have ever submitted bids for university buildings.