Mara Tieken has created a national resource hub to share pandemic information that might benefit struggling rural schools.
Schools & Education
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Unity College launches hybrid education program for the fall
‘We are designing each course for both online and face-to-face, and we’ll offer both options,’ Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, president of Unity College said about the college’s new hybrid learning program.
Touchdown: Spruce Mountain grads heading to goal post
The graduation will be held on the football field June 14 in Livermore Falls.
Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
RSU 4 opts for drive-in graduation for Oak Hill High School
Details are expected next week.
RSU 73 budget meeting, vote set
Directors voted to offer the superintendent a three-year contract.
Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning
Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
Poland Regional High School graduation set for June 6
RSU 16 also heard complaints about a proposed school budget hike that may be pared next month.
RSU 9 board requests alternative budgets
Superintendent to offer one with assistant and one without.