We used linear regression to examine the relationship between demographic factors and student performance at varying school levels.
2020
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
School survey responses
In July, the Sun Journal sent a survey to superintendents in all public schools in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, and to superintendents in Portland, Waterville, Augusta, Winthrop and Bangor. The survey asked six questions.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Education under siege: Maine’s poorest schools facing ‘uncharted waters’ in the age of COVID
A Sun Journal data analysis shows which schools performed well and which performed poorly before the pandemic, statistics that could soon get worse for Maine’s more disadvantaged students.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Three scenarios, three schools
How will you handle it if you need to go hybrid or fully remote but a child’s parents aren’t capable of educating them at home or aren’t capable of dealing with remote learning in any way?
Posted inVarsity Maine
Local roundup: Andrew Vachon goal gives Richmond boys soccer OT win over Oak Hill
Bobcats get the edge on Raiders.
Posted inBusiness, News
Buckfield farm named Maine’s Dairy Farm of the Year
To Dana Lowell, the most rewarding part of farming is having green, healthy fields and happy cows.
Posted inNation & World
Of presidents and health, history replete with secrecy, lies
Pandemics have cursed the presidencies of both Donald Trump and Woodrow Wilson.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Leavitt shows it hasn’t lost its touch in 38-18 win over Winthrop/Monmouth
Leavitt quarterback Wyatt Hathaway displays his marksmanship, throwing five touchdown passes.
Posted inNation & World
What we know, and what we don’t about Trump’s diagnosis
The president’s medical team has withheld some key information in a public briefing with reporters.
Posted inNation & World
Crises shake already chaotic campaign’s last month
But the election began as, and remains, a referendum on Trump’s turbulent presidency.