As children in the southern Midcoast region are returning to school, the surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious delta variant is causing some parents to question how safe conditions will be for in-person instruction. School departments across the Midcoast announced it will not offer a remote learning option in the fall and has […]
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Farmington-based school board implements universal masking
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based district requiring masks at all schools this fall
The RSU 10 board voted Monday to require everyone wear face coverings for the first month when students are present.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
New data show wide range of COVID-19 vaccination rates among Maine students
Some school districts, including Portland, have high estimated vaccination rates, but others appear to have much lower rates among vaccine-eligible students, age 12 or older.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Photo: Getting ready for school in Lewiston
The first day of school is Sept. 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Freeport educator among 3 finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year
One of the nominees will be named the 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year in October.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon school committee calls for mask mandate
The school committee voted Monday evening to mandate face coverings for students and staff regardless of vaccination status.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System reports 66% vaccination rate as fall semester nears
Staff and students who did not register their vaccination status as of 5 p.m. Friday are being asked to undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine when they arrive.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools masking vote may be reconsidered
The School Committee will hold an emergency meeting Thursday night.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools
At least seven school districts representing more than 1 million Florida students were defying the governor’s order and others have scheduled votes soon on the issue.