For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland’s schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
Schools & Education
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school district removes universal masking mandate with stipulations
The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Colleges and universities oppose student-backed bill to prevent sexual assault
Opponents said they realize that sexual violence is pervasive on college campuses and they are striving to do better, but the bill is unnecessary.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Masks now optional in Spruce Mountain School District buildings
Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to update the policy.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USM wipes away about $2 million in student debt
The university said it excused all student debt acquired between spring 2020 and summer 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston students no longer need written permission to abstain from Pledge of Allegiance
A 1943 Supreme Court ruling said compelling students to salute the flag was a violation of their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Masks now optional in Oxford Hills School District
School Administrative District 17 directors vote unanimously for immediate change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Superintendent: Lewiston summer school could end in 2023
The half-million-dollar program supports students from elementary to high school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Superintendent proposes 8.6% spending increase, aims to reduce with School Committee
The School Committee will need to remove items from the budget or raise taxes to make up for the $5.3 million shortfall present in the proposal.
