Those struggling with attendance or grades would be eligible to get in-person instruction five days a week.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn gets two bids for new Edward Little High School construction
Architects opened proposals ranging from $105.4 million to $108.5 million Tuesday afternoon.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
As pressure builds to get children back in classrooms, teachers say they’re disappointed by Gov. Janet Mills’ new eligibility guidelines based solely on age. And President Biden says he aims to get every educator at least 1 dose by the end of March.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Teacher vaccinations ‘not a prerequisite’ to reopening schools, White House reiterates
Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the administration is still aiming for reopenings by late April.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine grandparents embrace role as educators during pandemic
Grandparents have been pressed into service to provide childcare and teaching help during the coronavirus pandemic, when parents have to work and education has shifted to remote models.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
In vaccine rollout, 26 states have plans for teachers to get their shots. Maine isn’t one of them.
Teachers are defined as essential workers, a large group in Maine that also includes grocery employees, postal workers, agricultural and other food workers, and manufacturing employees.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine teachers await answers on their COVID-19 vaccinations
Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.