Some kids just aren’t built for school. At least, that’s what we say when schools aren’t built for all kids. Max is a 16-year-old lobster fisherman and a junior at Sumner Memorial High School in Sullivan, Maine. He’s working to balance school and work with the help of an alternative education program at his school.

Michelle Sheppard captures a photograph of Jesse adjusting his new hearing aid.

Julie Labbe captures a photograph of John Bentley, game keeper on Gray Game Farm.

Desiree Rios captures a photograph of two people testing water.

Desiree Rios captures a photograph of students moving lobster traps.

As an emancipated minors, there are regulations that need to be followed in order for her to live her life on her own. Ryan Noyes documents the impact that independent living has on a minors education at Lewiston High School, and how their behaviors are impacted as well.

Kari Wehrs captures a photograph of Marcy Angelo braiding a young girl's hair.

Jenny Walter captures a photograph of a Outward Bound watch group in a boat.

Bryan Thomas captures a photograph of pictures and cards in the home of Michael Wingfield.