Trump administration policies weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
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As schools rush to reopen, teachers’ vaccinations are not tracked
As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Starks tutoring project addresses learning inequities due to lack of internet
A satellite center is helping students through remote learning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn plan would return some struggling students to school full time
Those struggling with attendance or grades would be eligible to get in-person instruction five days a week.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston hospital planning vaccination clinics for Androscoggin County teachers and school staff
St. Mary’s Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Proposed Lewiston school budget up by 7%
Superintendent Jake Langlais said his budget focuses on the most vulnerable students.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools & Education
Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
As pressure builds to get children back in classrooms, teachers say they’re disappointed by Gov. Janet Mills’ new eligibility guidelines based solely on age. And President Biden says he aims to get every educator at least 1 dose by the end of March.