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Schools and Education

Published
September 3, 2020

Pandemic learning pods are growing in popularity

School officials worried that teachers will leave their classroom jobs, are sending emails claiming that pods pose just as much of a health risk as returning to the classroom.
Published
September 1, 2020

Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
Published
September 1, 2020

Lawsuit seeking refund for interrupted study abroad program is dismissed

A federal judge said the operators of the program, based in Portland, were within their rights to cancel the program due to the coronavirus
Published
August 31, 2020

To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college

While older brother Logan Morrione is back after an abrupt departure in March, freshman Max Morrione chose to herd cattle in New Mexico and hope for a traditional freshman experience next year.
Published
August 31, 2020

Portland renames school for Maine’s first Black legislator

The former Riverton Elementary School formally became the Gerald E. Talbot Community School during a ceremony Monday.

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Published
August 31, 2020

Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs

The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
Published
August 31, 2020

UNE investigating party tied to 3 cases of COVID-19

One student tested negative before returning to campus, then got the results of a positive test after attending the off-campus party last week.
Published
August 31, 2020

Across South, a push to change Confederate school names

More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.
Published
August 30, 2020

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.
Published
August 28, 2020

Superintendents look to state for further guidance on fall sports

Some say they were surprised by the Maine Principals' Association decision on Thursday.