The system is considering weekly testing for staff and students on campus when classes resume Jan. 25.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Dozens of Maine schools now using COVID rapid tests for students and staff
The Maine CDC has distributed more than 4,000 rapid tests to K-12 schools since early November.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
‘Feelings matter’: Schools in Auburn and Lewiston teach social-emotional lessons to help students cope
Maine’s social-emotional curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of the state and was built by professionals with years of experience in education, student/parent engagement and staff/administrator professional development.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, Schools & Education
Laid-off workers from Jay mill can go to college for free
177 ex-employees are eligible for retraining at two area community colleges.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston Middle School student tests positive for virus
The student had close contact with five other students and two staff people.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Remote learning is changing snow days for some Maine school districts
Some school districts are considering remote learning days instead of traditional snow days as the pandemic makes learning from home more common and accessible.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dirigo Elementary School reports six COVID-19 cases
Four students and two staff members infected.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn school district facing pressure to increase classroom instruction
A re-entry steering committee is working on finding a way to get students safely back into buildings.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue High School principal named RSU 9 interim superintendent
Mt. Blue Assistant Principal Joel Smith will fill Monique Poulin’s position while Poulin serves as interim superintendent.