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Schools and Education

Published
March 26, 2020

Child in Cumberland-North Yarmouth district tests positive for coronavirus

Superintendent Jeffery Porter said the student at the Mable I. Wilson elementary school was not exposed to the virus while school was in session.
Published
March 25, 2020

UMaine System projects $12.8 million in room and board refunds

The money returned to students makes up the bulk of short-term revenue losses the public university system is expecting because of the coronavirus.
Published
March 25, 2020

Two people connected to South Portland schools test positive for coronavirus

The mayor declares a state of emergency, and the superintendent says in a letter it was 'a matter of time' before the district saw cases.
Published
March 25, 2020

School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures

There's little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine's Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
Published
March 20, 2020

Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?

Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.

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Published
March 20, 2020

Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April

Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
Published
March 20, 2020

Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April

A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.
Published
March 19, 2020

Scarborough school superintendent warns of coronavirus exposure

An adult who had contact with a classroom at Eight Corners Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
Published
March 19, 2020

Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams

The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.
Published
March 18, 2020

Old Orchard Beach High staff member tests positive for virus

In a letter to families, Superintendent John Suttie said some staff and students may have been exposed.