Some districts that have yet to launch pooled testing say they expected a lag between the start of school and the start of testing to allow time to set up and solicit permission from parents.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine gets approval, more funds for COVID-19 relief in schools
The U.S. Department of Education is releasing the last $137 million of American Rescue Plan funds for Maine schools following approval of a state plan for spending the money.
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COVID-19 quarantines disrupt return to school, with remote options limited
Maine school districts are scrambling all over again to set up technology, remote learning and pooled testing as kids are forced back home.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Sixty RSU 56 elementary school students quarantined due to COVID-19
Superintendent Pam Doyen says the 60 students from Dirigo Elementary School were close contacts with three positive cases of COVID-19 at the school.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Board members’ roles addressed after negativity surrounds masking mandate in Spruce Mountain schools
Board Chairman Robert Staples provided information on the role of school board members.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates College beefs up defenses to combat COVID-19
The Lewiston campus adds more testing, extends masking requirement as it aims to keep its semester on track.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Parents come to the rescue during bus driver shortage in RSU 4
Schools in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will be in session, and parent groups are organizing to help with transportation.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 has smooth start to the school year in Farmington area
Nice weather greeted students on first day of school in RSU 9.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 to borrow $3.6 million to address cash flow issues
Oxford Hills School District directors authorize loan to cover cash shortfall attributed to federal coronavirus relief bill reimbursements.