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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
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Erskine Academy reports second case of COVID-19, cases reported in RSU 19
Erskine Academy and RSU 19 will remain in their hybrid models.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school board’s Clarke critical of district on Facebook, says social media contract can ‘kiss my ass’
In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Maine CDC closes case on COVID-19 outbreak at Community Regional Charter School
All of the 20 who tested positive for COVID-19 in the school have recovered, and all students are back at school.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Sheepscot Valley school district reports one probable, one positive COVID-19 case
A third grade class at Whitefield Elementary School will be quarantined and learn remotely until further notice.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Schools in Fairfield area and Bingham area close after positive COVID-19 tests
Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.
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State probes five COVID-19 outbreaks in western Maine
The pandemic claimed another life in Androscoggin County as the virus spreads.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Appeals court clears Harvard of racial bias in admissions
A federal appeals in court has upheld a district court decision clearing Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland High School cancels in-person learning for 2 days because of COVID case
The decision comes after someone connected to the high school tests positive for COVID-19; it’s the third case in the past 2 weeks.