The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they’re teaching about racial and social injustice.
Schools & Education
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them
While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.
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Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health
Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
Posted inLocal & State, 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.
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.