The cases come as most students prepare to move in next week, and as colleges around the country are trying to stop coronavirus outbreaks on campus.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Dozens tell Auburn School Committee its reopening plan is not safe
The plan includes two-day classroom/three-day remote instruction or four-day classroom/one-day remote and a fully remote option.
Voters in seven towns easily pass budget for SAD 72
The vote was delayed a month after the original warrant listed the wrong amount to be raised by taxes.
Three finalists named for Maine Teacher of the Year
The educators come from Cumberland, Lincoln and Knox counties and are competing for the annual award from the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine.
RSU 73 students to attend classes in person twice weekly
Thursday RSU 73 directors chose a school reopening model that has students attending school two days a week and remotely the other three.
Parents face challenging decisions
Parents are thinking about health concerns, socialization and comfort when deciding whether or not to send their children back to school.
Portland school board postpones vote on reopening plans after wide-ranging session
After a workshop lasting more than 5 hours Tuesday, the board resolved to come back Wednesday to hear from the public and vote on a hybrid model for reopening.
Lewiston School Committee completes investigation into employee misconduct
The School Committee held nine executive sessions over the summer on personnel matters, including a four-hour session Monday night.
VIDEO: Lewiston’s SHAREcenter looking for a new home
Lewiston center supplies teachers but needs a new home.
RSU 73 budget questions pass amid light turnout
Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls each recorded absentee ballots.