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Schools and Education

Published
March 9, 2021

USDA announces free school meals for children through summer

The measure is aimed at feeding the country's 12 million hungry kids, but school meal providers say they need higher per-meal reimbursements.
Published
March 9, 2021

Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning

Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
Published
March 9, 2021

Moms drop out of work most in states where kids learn from home

After the pandemic struck, about 45 percent of mothers living with their children were not actively working.
Published
March 8, 2021

Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct

Trump administration policies weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus.
Published
March 5, 2021

With larger gatherings allowed, Maine schools rethink graduation plans

Decisions have yet to be made, but some superintendents said Friday that they are optimistic the new gathering size limits will help them hold graduations that more closely resemble traditional celebrations.

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Published
March 5, 2021

State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older

Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Published
March 5, 2021

As schools rush to reopen, teachers’ vaccinations are not tracked

As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
Published
March 4, 2021

Kennebunk school district investigating ‘discriminatory statements’ allegedly made by staff member

Superintendent Terri Cooper said the district was made aware last week of the statements gathered by a third party and posted on social media.
Published
March 3, 2021

Lewiston hospital planning vaccination clinics for Androscoggin County teachers and school staff

St. Mary's Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
Published
March 3, 2021

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.