Superintendent Jake Langlais proposed the kits as a tool for administrators and resource officers when there is probable cause to believe students have cannabis products or are using those products on school grounds.
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‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.
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Lewiston bus woes persist into new school year
New this year, the school district is staggering the start times for elementary schools to transport more students using fewer buses and reduce transportation disruptions.
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Lewiston schools to start new cellphone, recording restrictions Wednesday
School Committee members additionally voted to reallocate unspent funds from open staff positions to help students reenter the school system and expand the Store Next Door.
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Lewiston School Committee to vote on revised cellphone, recording policy
One educator said prohibiting cellphones would “support a better learning environment.” Another said it would be a “nightmare.”
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Four Lewiston children charged with felonies in Longley School vandalism
Two 12-year-olds, a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old were charged with burglary and aggravated criminal mischief.
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Hidden razor in putty injures Lewiston kindergartner
No other razors have been found in the school.
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Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
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Lewiston seventh-grader youngest ever to win statewide creative writing contest
Lily Douglass was selected as the winner of The Telling Room’s annual contest for her short story titled “The Monster under the Bed.”
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Lewiston School Committee approves Narcan training for staff
The drug, which is used to treat opioid overdoses, would be available to treat students, staff and community members in need.