Students aren’t required to get vaccinated but the university system is strongly encouraging it because of concerns that younger people are driving up coronavirus cases statewide.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Proposed budget for Mexico tech school includes $2,314 cut to current spending
The Region 9 School of Applied Technology board of directors is scheduled to vote Wednesday on the proposed $2.3 million budget for 2021-22.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools seeing surge in COVID-19 cases
Cases have also ticked up in Auburn schools, but not as dramatically.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
With COVID-19 cases surging on campus, Bates College extends its lockdown
The Lewiston-based campus hit a new high of 60 active cases among students after it locked down the campus last week.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
With new aid, schools seek solutions to problems new and old
Public schools in some cities are expected to receive more than $1 billion.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
More teachers getting vaccinated while schools have gotten more innovative because of COVID-19
One Lewiston principal says with vaccine availability, there is a “noticeable shift among staff,” while the state’s education commissioner notes “amazing innovations have blossomed out of this experience, many of which will help to redesign education in the future for the better.”
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Schools & Education
During pandemic, Lisbon middle school is all about safety and education
Philip W. Sugg Middle School has used technology and safety protocols to keep students learning in person for most of the year, while COVID-19 cases have been minimal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston board supports local tax increase for schools
The School Committee is set to formally adopt a spending plan on Monday, April 5.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Unity College to launch environmental education program at Pineland Farms
The announcement comes about 8 months after the college transitioned to a permanent hybrid model and said it would be looking to provide education in settings outside the main fixed campus.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
Maine colleges will encourage, not require, students to get vaccinated
Several campuses say they are strongly encouraging their students and staff to get vaccinations but won’t require them as long as the vaccines are authorized only for emergency use by the FDA.