a person associated with Rangeley Lakes Regional School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to district officials.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding
With the state set to receive more than $183 million for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.
High school seniors are choosing colleges sight unseen
The pandemic has radically changed the way high school seniors apply to colleges, preventing many from physically touring and forcing them to rely on online information and virtual conversations to decide where to spend their next four years.
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Pandemic adds to challenges facing college students
Campuses are responding with emergency relief funds, technology and food distribution as students face hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Classes at Rumford’s Mountain Valley High School go remote because of staff quarantines, illness
Students will learn from home next week, superintendent says.
Lewiston to remain remote until Jan. 21
Superintendent Jake Langlais made the announcement late Thursday night.
Auburn board rejects plan for more in-person schooling
The recommendation from Superintendent Connie Brown was designed to increase students’ access to teachers.
Lisbon schools ease into more in-person learning
Most elementary grades will attend classes four days a week starting next week, and high school students will return to in-person learning two days a week.
Maine to receive $183 million for schools in latest coronavirus relief package
The funding is part of $82 billion in emergency relief funds that have been allocated to support education nationwide.
Lewiston board considers YouTube access for students
The video platform offers educational material, but filtering doesn’t catch everything inappropriate for minors.