The conservative-dominated Supreme Court added another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Readfield-area schools back in session after going remote due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases and low staffing due to illness
Superintendent Jay Charette wants to “make it clear” it was due to the combination of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in the district and the high staff absentee rate.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
MSAD 52 distributes survey on masking, modifies school calendar
The new half days for students only will give teachers desperately needed preparation time, superintendent says.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 teachers, staff paid using COVID-19 relief funds for overtime hours during pandemic
Superintendent Deb Alden said administrators did not receive bonuses for extra hours worked during the pandemic, but were paid per-diem.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Gray-New Gloucester school district settles lawsuit over alleged assault by bus driver
The settlement agreement did not admit any liability on the part of the district or individual officials named in the lawsuit.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee asked to talk with departed bus drivers
High school construction on time, on budget, chairwoman says.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 superintendent responds to union complaints after no-confidence vote
The Oxford Hills Education Association addressed the school board Tuesday in Paris.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Elm Street School going for the gold during WinterKids Winter Games
Mechanic Falls elementary school seeks medals, money and cold-weather fun as students and staff participate in first WinterKids Winter Games.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
‘Once-in-a-lifetime teacher,’ Isaiah Davis, recognized for his ‘ridiculous schemes’
The Leavitt Area High School history teacher was awarded the Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence this month in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the school community.