Maine’s highest court will weigh in on whether Arundel middle schoolers should have the choice through public funding.
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Bowdoin College dedicates Roux Center for environmental studies
The building is envisioned as a hub for interdisciplinary work on environmental issues.
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Noted author coming to speak in Gardiner on importance of literacy
Gary Schmidt, who has won the Newbery Honor twice, will spend Monday at the Gardiner Regional Middle School talking about stories and reading.
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Chelsea voters to consider withdrawing from regional school district
The warrant article on the Nov. 6 ballot asks whether town residents want to start investigating their options for leaving the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit.
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Even with incentives, Maine school districts struggling to get bus drivers on board
The steps they’ve taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.
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Lewiston, Auburn high schools return to traditional grading
The schools had switched to proficiency-based grading on a scale of 1 to 4, but parents complained.
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Arundel students may attend school in Saco, court says
RSU 21 is required to pay for those who wish to go to Thornton Academy Middle School.
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New Sanford High School – the priciest yet – due to open Wednesday
The $100 million school replaces an overcrowded building that was nearly 50 years old.
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Oakland-based RSU 18 tests iPad-based adaptive reading assessment for first grade students
Adaptive testing has been in place for older students in the district for years, but this marks new and promising territory for younger learners.
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Central Maine college crime reports show drinking, sex offenses remain problems
Colby College, Thomas College, Unity College and the University of Maine at Farmington reported few crimes overall in 2017, according to new statistics.