Officials in Maine School Administrative District 54 say they are planning a variety of events — including assemblies, prom and other gatherings — with rules for protective masks and social distancing still in force.
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Yarmouth boy new Maine State Spelling Bee champion
Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.
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Maine bill would require transparency about pesticides at schools
Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick wants to require schools to submit pest management logs to state authorities, and post inspection results publicly.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district considers using coronavirus relief funds to pay some salaries
To cut costs for Regional School Unit 2 taxpayers, the district has proposed removing funding for certain positions and equipment from the proposed 2021-22 budget.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UNE in Biddeford goes remote after on-campus COVID-19 cases rise
The surge in positive test results is tied to an increase in off-campus social gatherings, according to the university.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Erskine Academy in South China going remote through March 30
Three individuals associated with Erskine Academy tested positive within a 24-hour span.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
$1 million UMaine grant will expand rural telemedicine and distance learning
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools administrative shuffle prompts outcry
Waterville Schools Superintendent Eric Haley made four administrative transfers after George J. Mitchell Principal Allan Martin announced he was leaving, but members of the Waterville Board of Education said they believe the positions should have been advertised.
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Bill would give Maine teachers lifetime certification after 20 years on the job
The state teachers’ union supports the measure, but a group representing school boards opposes the legislation, saying it could erode teacher quality in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school board members encourage public to attend upcoming budget meetings
RSU 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said staff wages have to increase because they are “working harder and more hours.”