Ted “Bitsy” Ionta, a retired science teacher, gave demonstrations to children and their families.
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board welcomes new superintendent
District struggling to fill vacancies, new chief tells board of directors Tuesday.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
State urges Maine families to apply for free school meals
The data collected on the forms is used to determine state and federal funding, so it’s important they are completed even though meals will continue to be free for all students, the Department of Education says.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston board tables revised student dress code policy that would allow hats and hoods in schools
School Committee members said they wanted to hear from more educators and parents about whether to revise the policy.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Parents object to Oxford Hills Middle School yearbook cover with political messages
Advertising for yearbook orders did not show political messages printed on the front and back.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine among first states to make school meals free for all students
The federal government made breakfast and lunch free for all students during the coronavirus pandemic, and Maine will continue to offer free meals for all starting in 2022-23.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Feds agree with Maine: Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks
New U.S. CDC guidelines for dealing with COVID-19 in schools align with changes enacted in Maine last week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine community colleges hold tuition and fees flat
Tuition for the 2021-22 academic year will remain at $96 per credit hour for Maine residents or $2,880 annually for a student taking 15 credits per semester.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says
The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
30 Maine school districts join suit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to the opioid crisis.