The group was speaking out against the school board’s reopening plan that was approved on Aug. 5.
Schools & Education
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Lewiston High School holds individual graduation ceremonies for 13 seniors
The August graduation ceremonies were held for students who were unable to earn all of their credits by June.
Video Interviews: Demonstrators gather before Auburn School Committee meeting
Parents and educational staff members demonstrate Wednesday evening outside Auburn Hall before the school committee meets on the re-opening plan.
Most teachers are likely to return to classrooms but worried about health and safety, survey shows
Parents said they are likely to send their children back to school but are skeptical of students’ abilities to meet health and safety requirements, according to new survey data from the Maine Department of Education.
Public forum, board meeting Aug. 13 on return to school
Thursday night the RSU 73 board approved Superintendent Scott Albert’s recommended school reopening plan but tabled approval of which model to use.
Second RSU 73 budget meeting held after error found
Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will go to the polls in their respective towns 12-6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, to vote on the proposed budget.
RSU 73 purchases vehicles using CARES funds
Regional School Unit 73 directors approved the purchase of four vehicles paid for through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, from the CARES Act, to help schools reopen.
RSU 9 school board approves hybrid models
RSU 9 students will return to school Sept. 8 under plans for a combination of remote and in-person learning.
Lewiston School Committee narrowly backs hybrid learning model
The committee, following hours of discussion, approved a hybrid model, which will allow students to return in-person for two days a week and learn remotely for the other three days.
RSU 16 backs plans to have students return to school two days a week
The district’s hybrid plan divides students into two groups, each with three days of remote learning and two days in class.