‘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 But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.

GreatSchools says it is working to improve its ratings

GreatSchools leaders say that in response to research, the company has shifted its methodology in recent years to weigh academic progress more heavily than test scores.

How are GreatSchools ratings calculated?

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.

National student test scores plunged during the pandemic

The results fell to levels unseen for decades.

Photos: Staying dry on first day of school in Jay

The first day of school for students in Spruce Mountain schools was a wet one.

Photo: Music to their ears in Peru

The school includes students in prekindergarten to grade five.

School year begins with COVID in the rearview mirror

In keeping with federal guidance, schools' COVID-related policies are much more relaxed compared to the start of the last school year.

Religious schools shun state funding despite Maine victory

Maine's attorney general warned that the schools would have to abide by state antidiscrimination laws, including those that protect LGBTQ students and faculty, and that requirement has frustrated the families who sued.

New route made for pick up of Spruce Mountain Elementary School students

A road was built to reduce backup onto Route 4 as parents wait to get their children.