Districts report the number of failing students has doubled, and in some cases, tripled.
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Teachers use successes, errors from remote learning in spring to improve teaching in fall
Educators emphasize importance of establishing connections with students on remote-learning days.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
‘Our kids are the sacrifices’: Parents push schools to open
Those who are unhappy with distance learning are taking increasingly vocal roles in calling for more in-person instruction through grassroots organizing and legal challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Superintendent extends Gardiner Regional Middle School’s ‘red’ status to new year
Gardiner Regional Middle School is the only school in MSAD 11 to be affected by Hopkin’s decision.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area students to have ornament designs shown at National Christmas Tree display
Regional School Unit 38 was the only Maine school district selected to have student works displayed in Washington, D.C.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools stick to in-person instruction as coronavirus numbers rise
COVID cases are increasing in schools, but officials say they have seen little evidence of transmission in school buildings and plan to continue offering in-person learning as long as it’s safe.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three more Gardiner area districts schools move to ‘red’ protocols
MSAD 11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins said that the schools are operating fully remotely because of the number of students and staff that are in quarantine. More than 245 students and over 40 staff members are under quarantine.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Inaugural EcoHack brings students from across country to Unity College — virtually
The 24-hour Hack-a-Thon event ran Nov. 28 and 29 and involved students from across the country working together to solve a problem.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Carrabec superintendent withdraws recommendation on launching new reopening rules
Citing Maine’s increasing deaths from COVID-19, SAD 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy delays third phase of the district’s reopening plan.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland area superintendent says nearly all schools have students and staff in quarantine
“We have students and staff in most buildings that are quarantining,” Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley said.