Only four states — Arizona, Colorado, New Hampshire and South Carolina — witnessed an increase in total fall enrollment.
Schools & Education
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools discuss pending COVID-19 vaccine, weekly testing mandate
School employees may need to provide proof of vaccination or a weekly negative test beginning in February.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district reports drop in COVID-19 cases
Superintendent cites revised procedures by Maine CDC.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford area schools continuing to follow state COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 10 directors hear from nurses, others about latest recommendations.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Kids’ low COVID-19 vaccination rates called ‘very disturbing’
Stormy weather in December, the busy holiday season, and distrust among some parents are all cited as factors.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Leavitt Area High School threat deemed not credible
Classes at the Turner school will resume Thursday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Question: Should schools be allowed to have fewer than the mandated 175 school days?
The Lewiston School Committee doesn’t want to extend the school year, but gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage says they need to stay in school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Paul LePage says Lewiston students may need to stay in school into July
Former governor said he is opposed to lowering the number of required school days for Lewiston because students are already falling behind due to COVID-19.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon schools consolidate bus routes to cope with driver shortage
The school department has 10 bus drivers and needs at least three more.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
With surge in COVID cases, many southern Maine school districts return to remote learning
Schools in Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Gorham, Scarborough, Windham and Portland are among those making the switch.