Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
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Moms drop out of work most in states where kids learn from home
After the pandemic struck, about 45 percent of mothers living with their children were not actively working.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Newport-based schools increasing in-person learning, Waterville schools report COVID-19 case
Middle and high school students in Regional School Unit 19 will begin in-person learning four days per week beginning in the next two weeks.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Two Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
School officials said the latest cases of the coronavirus would not affect the schedules at Cony Middle and High School and Sylvio Gilbert Elementary School.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct
Trump administration policies weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school officials weigh 3.97% budget increase
Superintendent Jay Charette discussed the initial spending plan at last week’s meeting of the RSU 38 board of directors. He said the proposed budget totals $19.66 million, an increase of $750,552.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan, Waterville and Winslow-area schools report cases of COVID-19
Waterville Schools reported cases in three different schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
With larger gatherings allowed, Maine schools rethink graduation plans
Decisions have yet to be made, but some superintendents said Friday that they are optimistic the new gathering size limits will help them hold graduations that more closely resemble traditional celebrations.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
First pass at 2021-2022 budget has Gardiner-area school district considering 8% spending hike, 20.5% local tax increase
In the initial budget for next school year, Maine School Administrative District 11 is proposing a $28.24 million spending plan with $12.02 million coming from its member towns.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.