Biddeford High School social studies teacher Jon Edstrom speaks to a student in between classes on Thursday. The student is part of the school’s Freshman Academy, a pilot program with about 80 first-year students. The goal of the program is to help smooth the transition between middle school and high school. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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