To the Editor: With a new school year upon us and continued concerns around COVID-19, I’m hearing a lot of questions and worries about how a return to the classroom – or not – will impact our students and our community. Many of the concerns I’ve heard are from parents, of course, as they do […]
Schools & Education
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
FSB donates $48K to school meal programs
REGION — Schools all over the state have seen an increased need for meal services throughout the summer for students and their families. This demand coupled with the increased cost associated with preventative measures and safety protocols have left many schools questioning, how they will make up for these increased costs? For some districts, donations […]
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 employee tests positive for COVID-19
The staff member recently traveled out of state and followed all CDC/RSU 9 requirements related to out-of-state travel.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 determines coronavirus relief funding use
Regional School Unit 9 will receive $2.2 million in federal aid to assist schools with reopening safely.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine
RSU 73 to hold forum Sept. 3 to discuss fall sports
Directors approved a price increase for adult lunches.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Student at USM tests positive for COVID-19
The out-of-state student who tested positive is living off-campus and is in isolation at home, the university said.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent says no contact made with schools, students, other staff.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules
The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick
Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn’t “have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs.”
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Majority of RSU 56 students expected to learn at schools
Others will receive online instruction, home-schooling or private schooling.