Residents from West Paris addressed the board to mark one year since Agnes Gray Elementary School has closed.
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Farmington-based school district voting on grant for community resource center
Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Norway officials hear update on school consolidation, new construction
The plan would close elementary schools in Norway, Harrison and Waterford and replace them with a new one.
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How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
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Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
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New program connects Lewiston tech center students with local employers
The Experiential Learning Opportunities program at Lewiston Regional Technical Center offers students hands-on experience in fields such as medical sciences, automotive tech, and culinary arts.
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Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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Lawmakers question Maine educational officials on poor math and reading scores
Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don’t accurately assess Maine’s innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
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West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.
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Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately
Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.