Schools and Education
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
In pursuit of safety, Maine schools revisit a model from the past
The reduced risk of virus transmission outside buildings is prompting school districts to plan for outdoor classrooms, hearkening to the early decades of the 20th century, when other infectious disease outbreaks pushed education into the fresh air.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Unity College supporters to gather Saturday in support of school
College officials have announced the school might sell its main campus as part of sweeping changes to its education model.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
More than 100 Auburn teachers, parents demonstrate over reopening plan
The group was speaking out against the school board's reopening plan that was approved on Aug. 5.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Most teachers are likely to return to classrooms but worried about health and safety, survey shows
Parents said they are likely to send their children back to school but are skeptical of students' abilities to meet health and safety requirements, according to new survey data from the Maine Department of Education.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
When summer jobs vanished in pandemic, students lost more than money
One analyst said the number of students appealing for more financial aid this fall could double or triple.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020
Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14
The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2020
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
Administrators warn that failure to follow restrictions could bring serious consequences, including getting booted from school.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2020
Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’
With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they'd like to be back in the classroom, but they're equally concerned about safety.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Maine teachers unions worry about safety as school plans progress
With just weeks to go until the start of school, teachers say a lot of questions remain unanswered.
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