She has dreams of someday serving those who were wrongfully convicted and underfunded communities as a lawyer.
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Lewiston councilors set new date for school budget vote after residents reject it
The proposed budget was about 9.3% higher than the current school year’s budget, which was too high of an increase for some residents.
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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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Lewiston School Committee makes tough budget decisions amid rising costs
Despite proposing a budget that is roughly $10 million more than last year’s, the School Committee members are proposing more staff reductions.
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Lewiston School Committee approves new intervention model for suspended students
School officials hope the new model will help some students reenter school with a new outlook.
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Lewiston public schools to hire more staff for English language learners
Funding will come from an increase in the school department’s state allocation.
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Robert V. Connors Elementary principal responds to sex assault allegations
Donald Ferrara’s attorney, Walter McKee, firmly denied all allegations and said his client plans to appeal the protection order. He also noted that the woman who filed the order has made unfounded claims about Ferrara dating back more than 10 years.
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Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue
Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.
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Environmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor education
Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.
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Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.