Superintendent Jake Langlais said his budget focuses on the most vulnerable students.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
As pressure builds to get children back in classrooms, teachers say they’re disappointed by Gov. Janet Mills’ new eligibility guidelines based solely on age. And President Biden says he aims to get every educator at least 1 dose by the end of March.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
The search is on for new SAD 17 superintendent
Board of directors increases funding from $8,000 to $20,000
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education
Pandemic hasn’t completely brought curtain down on student performers
Maine school drama groups, choruses and bands have dealt with limitations on practicing and performing by rehearsing over Zoom and putting together productions online, but restrictions are starting to loosen.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Worried about COVID-19, Bates cracks down on students violating rules
The college warned students Friday that it may need to impose in-room remote learning to stop the disease from spreading after it reported 18 cases this month.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based RSU 73 superintendent says seven positions may be lost if no budget increase
The latest spending plan is $400,000 less than proposed two weeks ago.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based RSU 56 administrators outline budget requests for 2021-22
Technology equipment, building repairs and special education services listed.