Letters were sent to officials in Iowa, South Carolina, Utah, Oklahoma and Tennessee, all of which bar local districts from mandating masks.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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How schools are dealing with COVID-19 safety
School has started and the Sun Journal rounds up pandemic measures: In-school or remote learning, testing and links to district website for more information.
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Parent sues district over mask mandate in Winslow schools
Scott Fortuna says a decision by the Winslow School Board to require masks indoors infringes on his rights as a parent to make medical decisions for his child.
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Families encouraged to complete meal benefit application for Spruce Mountain students
The data collected will determine if the district qualifies for grants and other funds for academic resources.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
A near-normal Bates College welcomes a supersized new class
The Class of 2025, which arrived this week, hopes for an academic year that isn’t disrupted much by the pandemic.
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Florida children wonder what the big deal is about mask-wearing
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports universal masking for everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, in schools.
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How to choose and care for your kid’s masks
This year’s back-to-school supply list has an important line item: face masks. Here’s how to choose the best mask for your child, when to wash it and how to get them to wear it all day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school board approves mandatory masking
The committee also voted unanimously to adopt pooled testing of students and teachers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
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.