What they saw, they said, might help transform the community by raising students and families from generations of hardship.
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Lewiston looks to Harlem programs to spur change
Officials see an opportunity to copy some Harlem Children’s Zone programs to help combat poverty in troubled neighborhoods.
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Lewiston’s superintendent offers update on strategic plan
Todd Finn told the School Committee that much work is needed to improve the curriculum, including setting up a new office.
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Voters pick full slate for Lewiston School Committee
Five new members were elected.
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Data reveals heavy workload by Lewiston school nurses
Besides dispensing drugs, nurses’ duties also include treating injuries and emergencies, screening for vision and hearing, plus an abundance of record keeping.
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Lewiston School Committee hires improvement coordinator to supervise school data
Kaitlyn Barcellos of Vermont will help the superintendent compile and present data for each school.
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Lewiston superintendent seeks more participation in standardized testing
The School Department could risk losing some of the millions of federal dollars used to ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
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Lewiston School Committee discusses possibly adding school nurses
Sara Sims, principal of Robert V. Connors Elementary School, said the school nurse has received 930 student visits in the first month and recorded 29 overtime hours to keep up with the workload.
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Lewiston School Committee votes to nominate Rea to regional service center
The Lewiston School Committee voted unanimously Monday evening to place Alicia Rea, the committee’s city council representative, on the Great Falls Regional Service Center Board of Directors.
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Lewiston superintendent urges rehiring of retired teachers
Superintendent Todd Finn urged the School Committee to consider changing the past practice of not rehiring retired teachers.