Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was open to students as usual, even as parents complained of vague communications on the matter.
Schools & Education
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Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
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Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
‘It makes school unbearable’: MSAD 52 parents, students want directors to address bullying
The school board will survey parents and students about the school climate.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school directors report bullying as masks come off
A Jay parent of four children was told about “massive bullying” since policy change Tuesday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based RSU 4 proposes 9% budget increase
RSU 4’s budget has risen by an average of just 0.67% each year for the last six years.
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Maine schools report a steep drop in COVID-19 cases as masks come off
Cases in schools fell 50% in the past week as many students were allowed to take off their masks for the first time in about two years.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 students no longer required to wear masks
Carthage Director Brad Dyer has resigned, effective immediately.
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‘It’s crazy to see everyone’s faces’: Maine public school students take off masks
For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland’s schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school district removes universal masking mandate with stipulations
The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.