Sanford school facing scrutiny on separate sex classes

SANFORD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Sanford School department may have to reevaluate some of the classes offered to students in 5th and 6th grade at the Willard School.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=201340

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 14:12:42 -0700

Sanford High School announces top 10 for class of 2012

1-Stacy N. Livingston, daughter of Joanne and Bruce Livingston of Sanford. High School activities include: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Mock Trial, Key Club, Interact Club, National Honors Society. Other activities include: Volunteering for Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Youth Camp counselor, Horseback Riding, Nasson Community Center. Summer jobs at Lavigne’s Strawberry Farm, McCullough Law Office ...
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/observer/news/sanford-high-school-announces-top-for-class-of/article_9ea41e96-a5e3-11e1-9f21-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:17:47 -0700

Sanford man wanted on domestic violence charges

SANFORD, Maine  (NEWS CENTER) - Police in Sanford are looking for a man on Domestic Violence, Stalking and Robbery charges.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=200425

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 12:58:56 -0700

ACLU objects to Maine school's single-sex classes

The American Civil Liberties Union is suggesting it may sue unless a Maine public school district stops offering single-gender classes.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/05/22/aclu_objects_to_maine_schools_single_sex_classes

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 06:45:41 -0700

ACLU condemns Sanford same-sex classes

SANFORD – A national organization is condemning an experimental program at Sanford’s Willard School that it claims is reinforcing negative stereotypes about men and women, but school officials insist that the program is voluntary, and proving to be so popular it has a waiting list.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/observer/news/aclu-condemns-sanford-same-sex-classes/article_91938912-a5de-11e1-8b06-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:40:06 -0700

Sanford votes to drop ‘Redskins’ as high school team nickname

Posted May 08, 2012, at 6:07 a.m. SANFORD, Maine — The Sanford School Committee has voted to drop the nickname Redskins for the local high school’s sports teams.
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/05/08/news/portland/sanford-votes-to-drop-redskins-as-high-school-team-nickname/?ref=mostReadBoxSports

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 07:14:22 -0700

Sanford School Board drops "Redskins" moniker

SANFORD, Maine  (NEWS CENTER) - The Sanford School Board has decided to seek a new mascot for their school.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=200198

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 21:13:10 -0700

Sanford students told dangers of texting and driving

Brendan Alarie, 16, a sophomore at Sanford High School, signs a pledge not to text while driving after watching “It Can Wait,” a presentation by AT&T at St. Ignatius Gymnasium Thursday.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/observer/news/sanford-students-told-dangers-of-texting-and-driving/article_6930cc54-a5df-11e1-b918-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:39:56 -0700

ACLU to Sanford school: Stop single-gender classes

PORTLAND -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine is demanding that the Sanford school district stop offering single-gender classes, arguing that the program appears to be based on gender stereotypes in violation of federal law.
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/r?19=961&43=565492&44=152382015&32=10362&7=622162&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinesentinel.com%2Fnews%2Faclu-to-sanford-school-stop-single-gender-classes_2012-05-21.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:55:42 -0700

Sanford to use national grant funds for education 'coaches'

SANFORD – A $3.75 million grant to the Sanford School Department will pay for at least 10 new hires this fall, employees who will “coach” students, faculty and staff at the school, according to the department.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/observer/news/sanford-to-use-national-grant-funds-for-education-coaches/article_d836a598-a5de-11e1-8aa2-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:40:17 -0700