Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth and others say they’ll stick with remote learning to complete the academic year as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
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Maine says schools should plan to keep classrooms closed for rest of academic year
Education Commissioner Pender Makin, citing federal coronavirus guidance about avoiding large group and in-person instruction for 8 to 20 weeks, recommends that districts finish the 2019-20 academic year using remote and distance learning programs.
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The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers
Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
School districts are stepping up defense against ‘zoombombing’
The possibility of inappropriate disruptions to Zoom meetings has area districts putting plans in place to prevent them.
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For thousands of students without home internet access, remote learning is an extra challenge
The coronavirus has forced Maine students to study at home, highlighting how many don’t have reliable internet and technology access.
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Third person from Cumberland school tests positive for coronavirus
Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said Monday that he couldn’t rule out the possibility that the staffer had contact with others during the week before the Mabel I. Wilson elementary school was closed.
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University of Maine System cancels in-person graduations
Degrees will still be awarded on schedule and individual campuses are making plans for alternative ceremonies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields
A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.
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SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 board postpones budget votes indefinitely, sets calendar
Franklin County reportedly had its first COVID-19 case Thursday.