Maine in the classroom — school board news

RSU 82/MSAD 12 (Jackman-Moose River)

High school course handbook changes up for a vote; parent says no AP or dual credit offered

The Oct. 21, 2026 agenda includes changes to the 2026-27 high school course registration handbook and a first reading of policy IKF on graduation requirements.

In the classroom ME·Oct 21, 2026

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MSAD 44 (RSU 44)

Retired teacher rehired to keep industrial arts going

In the classroom ME·Oct 19, 2026

MSAD 53 (RSU 53)

New math program starts this year

In the classroom ME·Sep 16, 2026

Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

Chronic absenteeism missed the state target every year of the charter term

In the classroom ME·Sep 15, 2026

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What’s moving in phones

The debate over phones, screens and the school day.

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RSU 1 - Lower Kennebec Regional School Unit

District introduces AI guidelines for teachers; no board AI policy

In the classroom ME·Jun 15, 2026

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What’s moving in AI

How artificial intelligence is changing classrooms and school rules.

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RSU 1 - Lower Kennebec Regional School Unit

District introduces AI guidelines for teachers; no board AI policy

In the classroom ME·Jun 15, 2026

The policy desk

What’s moving in student voice

Students speaking up, organizing and helping shape their schools.

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