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Maine, Schools & Education

University of Maine System cancels in-person graduations

by Rachel Ohm March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

Degrees will still be awarded on schedule and individual campuses are making plans for alternative ceremonies.

Business, Maine, Schools & Education

Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields

by Rachel Ohm March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators

by Ray Routhier March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

RSU 73 board postpones budget votes indefinitely, sets calendar

by Pam Harnden March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

Franklin County reportedly had its first COVID-19 case Thursday.

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RSU 73 meals for schoolchildren gaining popularity

by Donna M. Perry March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

A total of 2,384 packages have been distributed as of Thursday.

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School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures

by Rachel Ohm March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

There’s little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine’s Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.

Maine, Schools & Education

Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?

by Rachel Ohm March 20, 2020March 23, 2020

Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.

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Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams

by Rachel Ohm March 19, 2020March 20, 2020

The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.