School districts say they will continue to notify parents with students in positive pools
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Maine included as Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85 billion
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, denied acting illegally, and it did not admit to any wrongdoing under the settlement, which is subject to court approval.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
More Maine schools go remote amid record-setting number of infections
School Administrative District 51, which covers Cumberland and North Yarmouth, is the latest district to announce it has been forced into remote learning.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Colleges enrolled 465,000 fewer students in the fall, a trend that is raising alarms
Only four states — Arizona, Colorado, New Hampshire and South Carolina — witnessed an increase in total fall enrollment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools discuss pending COVID-19 vaccine, weekly testing mandate
School employees may need to provide proof of vaccination or a weekly negative test beginning in February.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district reports drop in COVID-19 cases
Superintendent cites revised procedures by Maine CDC.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford area schools continuing to follow state COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 10 directors hear from nurses, others about latest recommendations.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Kids’ low COVID-19 vaccination rates called ‘very disturbing’
Stormy weather in December, the busy holiday season, and distrust among some parents are all cited as factors.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Leavitt Area High School threat deemed not credible
Classes at the Turner school will resume Thursday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Question: Should schools be allowed to have fewer than the mandated 175 school days?
The Lewiston School Committee doesn’t want to extend the school year, but gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage says they need to stay in school.