Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner’s and Augusta’s Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
School nurses on the front lines of fighting COVID-19 and keeping schools open
Between contact tracing, testing and educational outreach, they are taking on new duties essential to keeping schools open this year.
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Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Eustis school to continue remote learning for week; MSAD 58 and Rangeley schools return to in-person learning
Schools in all three systems went to remote learning Monday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine colleges will expand COVID-19 testing for spring semester
The University of Maine System announces a move to weekly testing for all in-person staff and students as some private colleges also plan for more rigorous screening.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine
Mental health program serving student-athletes well in Jay
When Spruce Mountain High School athletes learned most competitive sports were approved for this winter, the number of athletes ineligible to participate because of grades went from 47 to 14.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 superintendent gets three-year contract
Pam Doyen also serves as principal of Dirigo High School in Dixfield
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 closes schools fourth time due to COVID-19 cases
Dirigo high, middle and elementary buildings off limits to in-person learning.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Routine changes and fear of uncertainty is causing anxiety in students
Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is “terrifying.”
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 closes three schools due to COVID-19 concerns
Three of Regional School Union 10’s seven schools are closed to in-person classes and utilizing fully remote learning following positive coronavirus tests or several staff members needing to quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Photo: Lewiston school district offers drive-thru testing for staff
The testing site at Lewiston Middle School is run in partnership with St. Mary’s Health System and offers rapid tests to staff.