education
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Closing schools around the world could cause a ‘generational catastrophe,’ U.N. secretary-general warns
Guterres' comments come as countries around the world wrestle with how to keep students engaged while limiting the risk of coronavirus transmission.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
Republican bill ignores calls for extension on federal student loan payment moratorium
The suspension is set to expire at the end of September.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Colleges plan for virus testing, but strategies vary widely
Schools try to reassure parents and students they can reopen safely, even if it means spending whatever it takes.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Superintendents welcome guidelines, see parents’ support as key to reopening
Three administrators in southern Maine say the state's blueprint will inform how schools approach reopening in the fall.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds
The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Maine Voices: We know how to (relatively) safely reopen schools. Now we need the will, resources
Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Cost of reopening schools during pandemic could exceed $300 million
Maine's education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August
The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond
The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.
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