The project, which includes the first student housing on USM’s Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners
‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million
It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school’s efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges
Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue
Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine technical schools try to make best of bad situation
Classes at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta and Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville move on via social media, but lack of hands-on learning takes its toll.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley, Schools & Education
Education-minded Bates student serves Rumford on school board
Travis Palmer, 21, is coping with remote learning at college while helping ensure RSU 10 students are taught and fed during pandemic.
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Which students are still in school? Engagement with remote learning varies in Maine
Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.