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Schools and Education

Published
August 3, 2020

Parents struggle as some U.S. schools reopen amid coronavirus surge

Tens of thousands of students across the nation were set to resume in-person school Monday for the first time since March, some in states where the virus is spreading fast.
Published
August 3, 2020

Unity College laying off 15% of staff, exploring sale of main campus under ‘hybrid’ model

Unity President Melik Peter Khoury said the announcement is "not simply a reaction to the pandemic,” although the "financial impact of COVID-19 certainly expedited our plans."
Published
August 3, 2020

Maine Maritime Museum to offer alternative expeditionary learning semester

New educational program for sixth and seventh-graders begins this fall
Published
August 2, 2020

Facing coronavirus and an uncertain fall, some Maine families consider homeschooling

Driven by health concerns and seeking stability, parents who stay at home or are now working from home are exploring alternatives to sending their children back to school.
Published
August 1, 2020

Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies

Virtual learning is part of an increasing number of fall reopening plans, and districts are facing pressure to improve after many students got left behind this spring

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Published
July 31, 2020

Parents, educators surprised by Maine’s ‘green’ designation for schools

Much uncertainty still remains around the return to school, what model districts will follow and how safety requirements will be enforced.
Published
July 31, 2020

Central Maine schools still grappling with how to bring students back in mix of options

While the state has unveiled its guidelines for schools, central Maine districts are still working out the details about how to start the academic year safely.
Published
July 31, 2020

Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools

Some school leaders say school resource officers are being unfairly blamed for students of color ending up in the criminal justice system.
Published
July 31, 2020

State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine

The classifications from the Maine Department of Education suggest that schools across the state can open for in-person instruction this fall with the proper safety measures in place.
Published
July 30, 2020

Brunswick officials present hybrid reopening plan

Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will attend classes in-person two days per week, high school freshmen one day per week and sophomores, juniors and seniors will be remote only.