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Schools and Education

Published
August 13, 2021

Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school

Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent's recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
Published
August 11, 2021

Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks

Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
Published
August 11, 2021

Thomas College adopts vaccine mandate, citing delta variant

The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
Published
August 11, 2021

California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.
Published
August 11, 2021

Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations

The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.

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Published
August 11, 2021

Fears of delta variant ignite anger as schools reopen across the country

Throughout the delta-plagued country, officials in big cities and rural counties must balance safety, science and political fealty.
Published
August 10, 2021

Portland clears the way for UMaine law school to move into Old Port office building

The law school plans to move its students and faculty to an Old Port building by January, and house them there until a new law school is completed in about 5 years.
Published
August 6, 2021

Biden administration extends pause on federal student loan payments through January

A total of 41 million Americans will benefit from the continued moratorium, says the Department of Education.
Published
August 6, 2021

Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms

Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Published
August 6, 2021

Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms

Some states are leaving it up to local schools whether students have to wear masks and others leave it up to the parents.