education Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

For families of students with disabilities, remote learning brings added stress

by Rachel Ohm April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

Students with disabilities often need extra attention, and their parents are now cut off from the support that schools provide.

Lewiston-Auburn

USM ‘pauses’ work on relocating Lewiston campus downtown

April 14, 2020April 15, 2020

LEWISTON — University of Southern Maine officials Tuesday announced they are “temporarily pausing” efforts to sell the Lewiston campus and relocate to Lewiston-Auburn’s downtown area because of the challenges posed by the coronavirus. In a statement, university leadership said they plan to “reassess the situation in the fall.” USM President Glenn Cummings said that despite […]

Maine, Schools & Education

The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers

by Sam Shepherd April 7, 2020April 9, 2020

Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

School districts are stepping up defense against ‘zoombombing’

by Wil Kramlich April 6, 2020April 8, 2020

The possibility of inappropriate disruptions to Zoom meetings has area districts putting plans in place to prevent them.

Lewiston-Auburn

RSU 16 schools likely not open until May

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Superintendent said webpage best source of information.

Lewiston-Auburn

Making the most of school closings with snowmen, birdhouses and a sense of history

March 29, 2020March 30, 2020

We asked local students and teachers — homebound because of the coronavirus — how they were spending their time during what would traditionally be a very busy and focused season at school. Today, we present three who responded — all of them making sure to find some fun in the down time.

Lewiston-Auburn

RSU 16 lists budget meetings, votes

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal March 27, 2020March 30, 2020

POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 has issued a revised schedule of meetings on the district’s proposed $24.43 million budget for the coming fiscal year that begins July 1, according to Superintendent Ken Healey. Monday, April 13: School Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Poland Regional High School to finalize the budget. Public can view […]

Lewiston-Auburn