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Schools & Education
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Lewiston school board approves mandatory masking
The committee also voted unanimously to adopt pooled testing of students and teachers.
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Lewiston schools using millions in COVID-19 aid for wide range of needs
The district is set to receive more than $44 million.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USM students return to campus with hopes for a more normal school year
Students began moving in at the University of Southern Maine on Thursday, and many said they are excited and hopeful for the school year, even with COVID cases on the rise in Maine.
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Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached
The Biden administration says the historic amount of federal pandemic aid flowing to the nation’s K-12 schools presents a moment for reimagining all aspects of American education
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Video: Billions in pandemic school aid have few strings
As the federal government releases pandemic aid to the nation’s schools, it’s urging them to invest in seismic changes. But many districts say they have more urgent problems to tackle first.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Many Maine schools use pandemic aid to boost air quality
Maine schools are using a one-time windfall in federal relief to add positions, buses, improving ventilation and technology.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Back 2 School Youth Fair aims to ease Lewiston students back into school year.
Colorful shirts, backpacks and other supplies given away Wednesday in Kennedy Park.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Shortage of school bus drivers prompts districts to offer big incentives
Some are trying to lure new hires by offering bonuses as big as $3,000, as the pandemic makes a longstanding problem worse.
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Lewiston among high school football teams dealing with COVID disruptions
The Blue Devils, along with Marshwood, Brewer and Noble, have players in quarantine because of COVID-related concerns.