In the months following a disastrous break-in at Longley School, students and staff have gone beyond basic clean-up to revamp the aging school.
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Some school officials say student behaviors have improved since last year. Others said it’s grown worse.
Teachers and administrators widely agreed last year that students were acting out more often and more severely than before the pandemic pushed schools to close.
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Auburn School Committee votes to vacate Lake Street School, downsize special education program
Changes to the Regional Education Technical Center will be a “significant” blow to nearby districts at a time when administrators say getting students into specialized programs has become more difficult.
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‘Standout’ Lewiston graduate dies from severe allergic reaction
Omar Osman, a graduate of Lewiston High School and a first-year student at Bowdoin College, died unexpectedly from a severe allergic reaction Saturday night.
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More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week
There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week.
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Lewiston School Committee backs new English Language Learning plan
LEWISTON — The School Committee approved the school district’s new plan for identifying and educating English language learners during its meeting Monday, and considered the possible creation of designated prayer spaces in schools. Half a dozen community members shared their perspectives on the update to the English Language Learning program, called the Lau Plan, which […]
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Lewiston sixth grader’s art featured on totes from local business
Part of the proceeds from the Rogue Wear bags will go toward purchasing art supplies for Feza Kisimba.
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Lewiston superintendent warns parents to consider contingency plans due to low staffing
Staffing levels in some Lewiston schools are low enough that a school could be closed or move to remote learning in the coming days, according to Jake Langlais.
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The Store Next Door aims to become hub for Lewiston’s homeless youth
Now based in Longley School, The Store will offer laundry and bathroom facilities for homeless youth and their families when it opens in a couple of months.
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Lewiston schools seek to improve safety at Longley School
The district will apply for a state grant to replace outdated windows and doors.