Students are considered truant if they miss more than three consecutive days without an excuse, and more than 1,000 students in the Lewiston school district fit that bill.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 board OKs high school winter sports for Rumford and Buckfield starting Feb. 8
Rumford and Buckfield schools can play when risk of virus spread is moderate.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Report shows significant lack of quality child care in rural Maine communities
The effects of this need are far-reaching, but a statewide effort to improve the situation could turn around the lives of children in rural areas such as Somerset County.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Vaccine timeline outlined, COVID-19 winter sport guidelines eased in Franklin County
RSU 9 accepts new sports guidelines that allow for more competitions even if the county is not designated as green.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83940921727?pwd=cUJjMW9FYnY1bU96dGRRQzFTbjh2UT09 Added on Jan. 22, 2021 – XI. Executive Session I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the chairperson A. Good news stories from board / administrator V. Superintendent’s report – Monique […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Three COVID-19 outbreaks in Lisbon as cases rise
There have been five positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lisbon High School, three at Lisbon Community School and at least three at Lisbon’s public works department.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston board approves YouTube use for students
All grade levels will be able to view educational videos on the platform unless their parents opt out.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools agree to partner in fight against childhood poverty
In response to a report recommending new steps to combat poverty, Lewiston School Committee agreed Monday to focus on city’s youngest residents.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
In-person learning suffers as COVID-19 quarantines deplete Maine school staffs
As more teachers and staff are forced into quarantine due to coronavirus exposure, schools are increasingly switching to remote learning because of staffing shortages.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine, Schools & Education
During pandemic, esports growing fast in Maine schools as comforting team play
A group of three seniors at Messalonskee High School in Oakland are debuting an esports team this spring, as interest in the virtual sport skyrockets across the state.