COVID-19 prompted schools to open later than originally planned.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Fewer students statewide are using free meals, even though it’s available for all
Communities have stepped up to help get meals out to students through the food bank and volunteers, but increased remote learning and home schooling mean fewer students are taking advantage of free meals compared with last year.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn student at Washburn Elementary tests positive for COVID-19
The elementary student is the fourth positive case reported by the school district since Sept. 14.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Thomas College receives $13.5 million Alfond grant for scholarships, new programs
The Waterville college also announced its $27 million ‘Guarantee the Future’ campaign has less than $1 million more to raise to reach its goal.
Posted inSchools & Education, Uncategorized
Coronavirus task force coordinator Birx urges vigilance in visit to SMCC
The White House official met with staff members and students at Southern Maine Community College in a closed-door roundtable during a stop Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
UNE medical school will relocate to Portland with $30 million Alfond grant
The grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help pay for the cost of a new medical school building on the city campus.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 asked to form equity committee
Plus, Director Andrew Sylvester gets OK to return to work after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
RSU 16 schools close for three days after high school student tests positive for COVID-19
Schools in Regional School Unit 16 are slated to reopen Friday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
More cases of COVID-19 within Skowhegan, Cornville charter school
Executive director Travis Works said Monday that there are now 16 cases within Community Regional Charter School.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help
COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.