Out of an abundance of caution, RSU 73 will go fully remote until at least Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
‘Our kids are the sacrifices’: Parents push schools to open
Those who are unhappy with distance learning are taking increasingly vocal roles in calling for more in-person instruction through grassroots organizing and legal challenges.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Three cases of COVID-19 from outside sources reported at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
The cases came from staff or students’ homes, are not school-based transmissions.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools stick to in-person instruction as coronavirus numbers rise
COVID cases are increasing in schools, but officials say they have seen little evidence of transmission in school buildings and plan to continue offering in-person learning as long as it’s safe.
Posted inSchools & Education
Inaugural EcoHack brings students from across country to Unity College — virtually
The 24-hour Hack-a-Thon event ran Nov. 28 and 29 and involved students from across the country working together to solve a problem.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Survey shows Auburn teachers, families not in sync on fully reopening schools
A survey was distributed Nov. 3 to gauge the community’s feelings on education in the pandemic.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Different perspectives reveal rising tensions at RSU 9
The RSU 9 community is wondering who the school board is listening to before making decisions.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve resigns
Directors vote 15-1 to approve her letter, which she read Tuesday night.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston panel again rejects bonuses for educators
The motion before the School Committee failed by a vote of 4-4.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 to extend school closings due to virus, lack of bus driver/custodians
RSU 56 schools planned to reopen their buildings on Thursday but four recent COVID-19 infections have left the schools without adequate bus driver/custodians.