Franklin County reportedly had its first COVID-19 case Thursday.
Schools & Education
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RSU 73 meals for schoolchildren gaining popularity
A total of 2,384 packages have been distributed as of Thursday.
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School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures
There’s little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine’s Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
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Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?
Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.
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Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams
The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.
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Resources for Mainers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak
Where to find trusted information.
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Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Tens of millions of students nationwide have been sent home from school amid a wave of closings, leaving parents scrambling.
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Mass closures of Maine schools in response to coronavirus
Schools across southern Maine, including Portland, and in Bangor will close starting this week as officials try to slow the spread of the virus and respiratory disease it causes.
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RSU 73 switches workshop to school day
A gathering at UMF next Friday has been canceled.
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As other states shut schools, Maine educators prepare for prospect of remote learning
While several districts announce 1-day closures, the Wells-Ogunquit and Mount Desert Island districts are closing for 1 week and 2 weeks, respectively, to prepare for the possibility of a longer-term shutdown.