As parents in some districts clamor for more in-person learning, the state’s superintendents are pressing state agencies to issue COVID-19 guidelines for the fall term as soon as possible.
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Lewiston councilors might ask for further cuts to school budget, leaving committee members frustrated
School Committee members defended their spending plan, which includes a $1.58 million local increase.
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Pelletier promoted to VP at OHCHS
PARIS — While school districts, including SAD 17 grapple with the pressures of the pandemic on staffs, Oxford Hills has tapped two of its own with promotions. Tara Pelletier, currently vice-principal at Oxford Hills Middle School, has been named vice-principal for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, effective July 1. She replaces John Springer, who is […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Heated debate underway in RSU 16 about a return-to-school plan
Administrators are working on proposal to have students back five days a week starting in May.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston board adopts budget with local increase
The School Committee’s plan will be presented to the City Council next Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Student seeking refund for canceled study-abroad program takes case to appeals court
A Harvard College student who was sent home from Europe when the pandemic hit is arguing that she and other students should get refunds from the Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools can no longer expel elementary students
The School Committee voted to accept the proposal as a first step toward amending its disciplinary policies.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.