In keeping with federal guidance, schools’ COVID-related policies are much more relaxed compared to the start of the last school year.
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Religious schools shun state funding despite Maine victory
Maine’s attorney general warned that the schools would have to abide by state antidiscrimination laws, including those that protect LGBTQ students and faculty, and that requirement has frustrated the families who sued.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
New route made for pick up of Spruce Mountain Elementary School students
A road was built to reduce backup onto Route 4 as parents wait to get their children.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools to start new cellphone, recording restrictions Wednesday
School Committee members additionally voted to reallocate unspent funds from open staff positions to help students reenter the school system and expand the Store Next Door.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Affordable housing crisis creates another barrier for Maine college students
Limited student housing and high rents are leaving students scrambling to find a place to live before school starts.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Widespread school resignations leave some local districts scrambling as students prepare to return
The need for ed techs is especially great at some local schools, as the jobs have undertaken more responsibilities without corresponding increases in pay.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee to vote on revised cellphone, recording policy
One educator said prohibiting cellphones would “support a better learning environment.” Another said it would be a “nightmare.”
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board declares one seat vacant, citing absent director
Peru residents interested in serving asked to contact the Town Office.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Thousands of Mainers stand to benefit from student debt relief
The president’s decision to provide $10,000 in federal student debt reduction will benefit about 177,000 borrowers who live in Maine, the Maine Center for Economic Policy estimates.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Who qualifies for Biden’s plan to cancel $10,000 in student debt?
The White House estimates roughly 43 million federal student loan borrowers are eligible for forgiveness, and about 20 million could have their debt completely wiped out.