Regional School Unit 73 directors approved the purchase of four vehicles paid for through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, from the CARES Act, to help schools reopen.
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RSU 9 school board approves hybrid models
RSU 9 students will return to school Sept. 8 under plans for a combination of remote and in-person learning.
Lewiston School Committee narrowly backs hybrid learning model
The committee, following hours of discussion, approved a hybrid model, which will allow students to return in-person for two days a week and learn remotely for the other three days.
RSU 16 backs plans to have students return to school two days a week
The district’s hybrid plan divides students into two groups, each with three days of remote learning and two days in class.
RSU 10 board approves hybrid return-to-school plan for middle school, high school students
The board of directors approved a delayed back-to-school date as well as remote learning on Wednesdays for all students. The board also accepted a $125,000 COPS grant, which will enable the district to have a full-time school resource officer.
UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
RSU 9 school board agenda
Regional School District 9 Agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 ***The school board meeting will be conducted via Zoom which the public can attend by clicking on the link listed on the district’s website.*** Item 1: Call to Order Item 2: Pledge Item 3: Public comment Item 4: Report of the chairperson A. Good news stories […]
When summer jobs vanished in pandemic, students lost more than money
One analyst said the number of students appealing for more financial aid this fall could double or triple.
Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14
The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.
MSAD 52 opts for students in-person two days a week
Superintendent Kimberly Brandt made the announcement to parents Monday.