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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
RSU 73 budget meeting, vote set
Directors voted to offer the superintendent a three-year contract.
Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning
Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
Poland Regional High School graduation set for June 6
RSU 16 also heard complaints about a proposed school budget hike that may be pared next month.
RSU 9 board requests alternative budgets
Superintendent to offer one with assistant and one without.
Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships
Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.