Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System campuses plan virtual graduation ceremonies this spring
Some students are criticizing the plan to forgo in-person graduations this spring because of uncertainty about the pandemic and the safety of large gatherings.
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Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely, U.S. CDC says in new guidance
The president has been caught between competing interests as he works to get students in the classroom without spurning the powerful teachers unions that helped get him elected.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Proposed 2021-22 budget for RSU 73 is up almost $600k
But state and carryover funds are expected to offset part of it. Special education and debt service make up the majority of the increase for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Three Oxford Hills schools remote until Feb. 22
PARIS — SAD 17 continues its efforts to keep COVID-19 outbreaks from Oxford Hills schools. But unfortunately, it requires an aggressive response that includes ongoing quarantines and quickly adjusting to remote learning when necessary. Lately, distance learning has been a consequence of staff shortages more than active cases. With three staff members at Guy E. […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 in Dixfield adopts diversity, equity and inclusion statement
The vote was 8-2 to approve the Anti-Racism Committee’s proposal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates College adopts stricter COVID-19 rules as students return for spring semester
Pending two rounds of medical tests, students will be largely isolated from each other for four or five days when they get to campus.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Teacher contract negotiations changing course in Farmington
RSU 9 board approves harassment policies and bylaws for Mt. Blue High School sports hall of fame.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 board to create a new plan for virtual Wednesdays
Directors may consider lengthening the school days.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
In vaccine rollout, 26 states have plans for teachers to get their shots. Maine isn’t one of them.
Teachers are defined as essential workers, a large group in Maine that also includes grocery employees, postal workers, agricultural and other food workers, and manufacturing employees.