COVID cases are increasing in schools, but officials say they have seen little evidence of transmission in school buildings and plan to continue offering in-person learning as long as it’s safe.
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Inaugural EcoHack brings students from across country to Unity College — virtually
The 24-hour Hack-a-Thon event ran Nov. 28 and 29 and involved students from across the country working together to solve a problem.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Survey shows Auburn teachers, families not in sync on fully reopening schools
A survey was distributed Nov. 3 to gauge the community’s feelings on education in the pandemic.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Different perspectives reveal rising tensions at RSU 9
The RSU 9 community is wondering who the school board is listening to before making decisions.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve resigns
Directors vote 15-1 to approve her letter, which she read Tuesday night.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston panel again rejects bonuses for educators
The motion before the School Committee failed by a vote of 4-4.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 to extend school closings due to virus, lack of bus driver/custodians
RSU 56 schools planned to reopen their buildings on Thursday but four recent COVID-19 infections have left the schools without adequate bus driver/custodians.
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With increased COVID-19 occurrence rates, central Maine schools modify learning plans
Messalonskee High School, Waterville Alternative School, Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Skowhegan- and Newport-based schools shift learning methods as COVID-19 infections worsen.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.
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‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching
Maine teachers report working as many as 100 hours a week as they navigate the pandemic. Says one Rumford educator: “The sheer amount of it is overwhelming, trying to keep up with everything.”