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PublishedApril 28, 2024
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Spruce Mountain Primary School students win sweet challenge: principal becomes a sundae
Students at the Livermore school read 7,100 books, exceeding a challenge to read 5,000 books for Read Across America in March.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2023
Foster CTE Center districts see changes in cooperative agreement
RSU 9 and three neighboring school districts have revised their cooperative agreements between the districts in regards to their level of involvement with Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows
Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.
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PublishedApril 29, 2023
Lewiston, Jay-based schools to get funding to boost mental health services
The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.
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PublishedApril 17, 2023
Three candidates from Jay seek 2 seats on RSU 73 board
Residents will also consider uncontested races for Select Board, another RSU 73 term, water district trustees.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Winthrop school board raises substitute ed tech pay by $30 a day to attract workers
The move to match the $130-a-day rate substitute teachers are paid makes Winthrop Public Schools among the highest-paying district in the Augusta area for substitute education technicians.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Greater Franklin County school staff, law enforcement to work together to prevent school violence
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office receives nearly a $350,000 school safety grant with help from law enforcement agencies, school representatives.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Student, foster parent and state sue RSU 73 over alleged violation of disability rights laws
The student, who has autism, was removed from an integrated classroom to work with a tutor, the federal lawsuit says.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2021
Schools eliminate some graduation requirements due to pandemic
Community service, sports, clubs and even credit standards are being waived this year.
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