Bangor School Department

As Maine residents face challenges getting in at the doctor's office, some school districts are bringing providers into schools, making it easier and faster for students to access care. The Bangor School Department is expanding clinics to its middle schools, and offering care to students of all ages.

The Bangor School Department will be the first in New England to begin using an emergency alert system to notify administrators or first responders of acts of violence or medical emergencies.

An equity audit, along with a review of the school curriculum and new implicit bias training for school officials involved in hiring, are among the steps the Bangor School Department plans to take to improve diversity and inclusivity.

Once again, school funding is under heavy scrutiny in the state Legislature. Voters passed a surtax in November to increase state education funding. But…

BANGOR, Maine - Research shows that students who live below the poverty line often have a tougher time succeeding academically. There are, though,…