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C. Ward: Flaws discovered in grading system

Lewiston High School is in the process of instituting proficiency-based learning for all ninth-graders. Substantial problems have already surfaced: The new grading system is not understood by anyone; student grading rubrics are not valid or reliable; not all subject curriculums/content have been completed; the athletic eligibility policy does not work with the grading system; there […]

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Face Time: Claire Bailey, ‘Lunch Lady’ extraordinaire

Claire Bailey, nutrition director at Montello Elementary, has been in Lewiston school kitchens for 28-plus years. After a summer’s rest, she’s back, ready to ladle and take names. “It gives you a really good feeling, like you’re feeding your own children,” she said. Name: Claire Bailey Lives: Poland What’s an average day on the job […]

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