Christine Hesler says the past year, with the controversy over books in the district, has presented new challenges, but that transparency with parents is her most useful tool.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham teachers feel impact of heated book challenge controversy
Staff members are becoming reluctant to respond to harassment of LGBTQ+ students out of concern they will be targeted, and they have been on the receiving end of harassment themselves.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Book challenges in Windham fuel harassment at school, LGBTQ+ students say
Challenges to eight controversial books in RSU 14 have created an environment that allows more bullying to take place, the students say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Review committee recommends keeping ‘Gender Queer’ at Windham High School library
The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham-Raymond schools in middle of heated debate over controversial books
A special committee is currently reviewing three challenged books and is expected to recommend soon whether they should be removed from RSU 14 library shelves.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Incumbent, newcomer win RSU 14 race in Windham
Jennie Butler is reelected, Jessica Bridges takes a seat and incumbent Christina Small is defeated.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham school board candidates split on mask mandate
Four newcomers are challenging two incumbents for their seats on the RSU 14 Board of Directors.
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Windham school board candidates split on mask mandate
Four newcomers are challenging two incumbents for their seat on the RSU 14 Board of Directors.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Butler right choice for RSU 14 school board
I’m writing in support of Jennie Butler for Regional School Unit 14 School Board. I’ve known Jennie for many years as a coworker, friend and fellow community member. Jennie has always represented excellence in everything she does to include the service she gives back to our communities. Jennie is a conscientious citizen who has demonstrated […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Time frame for new Windham Middle School taking shape
Windham, and possibly Raymond, could send students to a brand new middle school within five years.