The Lewiston-based campus hit a new high of 60 active cases among students after it locked down the campus last week.
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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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, 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, Local & State, 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, Local & State, 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 inLocal & State, 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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Poland-based RSU 16 eyes a status quo budget
Officials hope to avoid cuts while postponing moves to bolster educational offerings.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay middle, high school students learning remotely due to COVID-19 cases
One student at each school was in close contact with students and staff.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Colby College receives $1.5 million donation for arts, athletics facilities
The donation by Kate Lucier O’Neil, a 1985 Colby graduate, and her husband, Ford E. O’Neil, will help fund the college’s Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center and the forthcoming Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts.