The funding will be used to launch a virtual center overseeing a variety of short-term training initiatives aimed at the unemployed, front-line workers and Mainers lacking degrees.
Schools & Education
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Removal of York High School student’s anti-racism art triggers walkout
Claudia Corcoran staged a schoolwide walkout after school officials removed her display in response to complaints.
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Supply chain issues put school lunch programs in a pretzel
Maine school nutrition directors say a disrupted supply chain and labor shortage are making it harder to feed students.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Three grades at Kingfield school switched to remote learning
Another case of COVID-19 prompted the decision.
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As COVID-19 surge continues, Maine college campuses remain virtually immune
Schools say a combination of vaccine mandates, indoor masking in public spaces and regular testing have kept case numbers low.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board continues mask mandate for all
The 9-2 vote was based on the high rate of transmission in Oxford County.
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Players kicked off Brunswick High football team in wake of hazing allegations
Superintendent Phil Potenziano would not specify how many players have been removed, citing confidentiality concerns.
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New COVID cases and outbreaks jump again in Maine schools
The 108 schools with reported outbreaks this week represent 15% of the schools statewide, but Education Commissioner Pender Makin says the department is confident that in-school learning can continue.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips school closed due to COVID-19 cases and significant close contacts
Classes are scheduled to resume Oct. 12.
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With depleted roster of school bus drivers, Portland struggles to get athletes to games
The district is down 4 full-time bus drivers and 5 bus assistants, out of a transportation staff of 48.