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Schools and Education

Published
April 29, 2020

USM dorm, student center construction project delayed by outbreak

The project, which includes the first student housing on USM's Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
Published
April 28, 2020

Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic

The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts' eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
Published
April 28, 2020

Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer

Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Published
April 27, 2020

Waterville Board of Education backs $25.7 million budget

The board must take a second vote to finalize the 2020-21 budget proposal. That vote might not be taken until after the City Council approves the municipal and school budgets.
Published
April 27, 2020

New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners

'The Learning Space,' featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.

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Published
April 27, 2020

COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million

It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school's efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.
Published
April 26, 2020

Bowdoin College on track to lose more than $8 million by the end of the semester

To help cushion the blow, Bowdoin was allocated $1.12 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress.
Published
April 26, 2020

In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges

Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
Published
April 26, 2020

Waterville school board slated to discuss budget, online learning

The Waterville Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday and the public may view the meeting via a link on the schools' website.
Published
April 26, 2020

As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue

Voters are paying attention to the government's response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.