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Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Portland families worry about child care under proposed hybrid plan
School officials say they won’t be able to offer child care on remote learning days in the numbers they had hoped for, but are working on plans for before and after care on in-person days.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Sale of Unity College campus not imminent, but could have appeal
Buyers or developers, including some from other states, might have interest in site for a variety of uses, according to experts.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
For Maine families with means, pandemic pods lessen the stress of back-to-school
Desperate for child care or help with remote learning, some families are hiring teachers or tutors for the fall. But pods also raise concerns about equity and lack of access to support for low-income and vulnerable families.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Colby College prepares its $10 million health plan as 2,060 students are set to arrive
Colby President David Greene said the comprehensive plan for students, staff and faculty requires rigorous testing for COVID-19, as the Waterville college returns to in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston, Auburn schools getting ventilation upgrades
The districts are working to improve air flow systems before schools open Sept. 14.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
All counties still ‘green’ as state updates return-to-school advisories
The designation means the spread of COVID-19 is relatively low and schools can consider in-person instruction as long as they’re able to implement safety requirements.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
PPE crowdfunding for Mt. Blue teachers launched
Former Mt. Blue student Addie Cullenberg hopes to raise $1,000 to go towards face coverings and sanitary supplies for Mt. Blue teachers.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 students will follow hybrid models
The RSU 9 school board approved hybrid models for the upcoming school year on Tuesday, August 11.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Sabattus readies for town meeting at Oak Hill Middle School
The town meeting, originally slated for May, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at Oak Hill Middle School.