Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal court upholds Maine law barring public funding for religious high schools
The plaintiffs charge that Maine’s tuition statute is unfair to students who attend such schools, and plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
MSAD 52 sees two new positive COVID-19 cases
The district shut down four schools last month for a week after four positive tests.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change
The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Three Sanford students given flu shots without parents’ approval
During a flu shot clinic put on by Northern Light Health Care, 3 students in the school district were administered a flu vaccine without proper consent.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue’s cross country team will be running
The RSU 9 board approved participation in KVAC.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
‘Nothing is the same’: Educators adapt to teaching in the COVID-19 era
As Maine schools see isolated cases of coronavirus and shift between instructional models, teachers are doing their best to regain a sense of normalcy and adapt their classrooms to the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
With help from an anonymous donor, fresh Maine fish is being distributed to schools across the state
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
MSAD 52 sees enrollment drop
From October 2019 to October 2020, the district is down more than 80 students.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Architect reports on land search for new RSU 10 school
Renovating Rumford, Mexico schools is also being considered.