Maine teachers unions worry about safety as school plans progress

With just weeks to go until the start of school, teachers say a lot of questions remain unanswered.

Maine Catholic Schools release reopening plan

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.

Winslow school district drafts back-to-school plan

Despite lacking key information from Gov. Janet Mills, the Winslow Public School District has drafted a plan for instruction in the school year and invested $52,000 in laptop computers to ensure enough are available for remote learning.

Colleges plan for virus testing, but strategies vary widely

Schools try to reassure parents and students they can reopen safely, even if it means spending whatever it takes.

Winslow continues to plan for school year — despite lack of information from state

The Winslow School District's back-to-school committee is trying to plan for the upcoming school year, but is unable to make significant progress as it awaits greater guidance from the state.

Superintendents welcome guidelines, see parents’ support as key to reopening

Three administrators in southern Maine say the state's blueprint will inform how schools approach reopening in the fall.

Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds

The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.

Maine Voices: We know how to (relatively) safely reopen schools. Now we need the will, resources

Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.

Knapp retiring after 23 years as CMCC president

Scott Knapp has led Central Maine Community College in Auburn since 1997, the longest-serving college president in Maine.