PARIS — SAD 17 continues its efforts to keep COVID-19 outbreaks from Oxford Hills schools. But unfortunately, it requires an aggressive response that includes ongoing quarantines and quickly adjusting to remote learning when necessary. Lately, distance learning has been a consequence of staff shortages more than active cases. With three staff members at Guy E. […]
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 in Dixfield adopts diversity, equity and inclusion statement
The vote was 8-2 to approve the Anti-Racism Committee’s proposal.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates College adopts stricter COVID-19 rules as students return for spring semester
Pending two rounds of medical tests, students will be largely isolated from each other for four or five days when they get to campus.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Teacher contract negotiations changing course in Farmington
RSU 9 board approves harassment policies and bylaws for Mt. Blue High School sports hall of fame.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 board to create a new plan for virtual Wednesdays
Directors may consider lengthening the school days.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
In vaccine rollout, 26 states have plans for teachers to get their shots. Maine isn’t one of them.
Teachers are defined as essential workers, a large group in Maine that also includes grocery employees, postal workers, agricultural and other food workers, and manufacturing employees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools could add more in-person class time
Administrators are looking into the possibility of opening schools on Wednesdays.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay goes remote after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
All other schools in Regional School Unit 73 will continue using the hybrid model already in place.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Stephen King helps Farwell Elementary students publish pandemic-inspired book
Stephen King’s foundation covered the $6,500 cost of publishing a 290-page manuscript by students participating in Farwell Elementary School’s Author Studies Program.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, River Valley, Schools & Education
Schools eliminate some graduation requirements due to pandemic
Community service, sports, clubs and even credit standards are being waived this year.