Martha Brenda Shaw attended St. Mary School as a child; it merged with St. Augustine in 2007 to become the St. Michael School.
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Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds
More than two dozen schools have added play areas with features like rocks, logs and water. Experts say they can help children develop key skills and cultivate an interest in sustainability and the outdoors.
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Censure attempt derailed as tension in Gardiner-area school board meetings persists
Board member Michelle Tucker sought to publicly reprimand chairwoman Becky Fles over comments she made at a Maine School Management Association workshop.
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Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit
The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.
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Manning revokes resignation, remains on Gardiner-area school board
Manning apologized to those who were offended by his sleeping during board meetings, acknowledging it’s “not a good look.”
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Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
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Following social media spat, Manning says he’s resigning from Gardiner-area school board
While he announced his resignation on Facebook on Tuesday, he has not notified Maine School Administrative District 11 officials that he intends to step down.
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Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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Topsham custodian Michael Langley takes the classroom outside
Known at Woodside Elementary as ‘Mr. Mike,’ he teaches kids how to make maple syrup, press cider, ice fish and more.
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Tori Hildreth connects Old Town students with careers and clothes
The Jobs for Maine Graduates instructor runs a free thrift store at the high school and is working to make Wabanaki studies more accessible.