Public and private schools around the state have said they will follow safety protocols to limit spread of coronavirus.
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Parents struggle as some U.S. schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Tens of thousands of students across the nation were set to resume in-person school Monday for the first time since March, some in states where the virus is spreading fast.
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Unity College laying off 15% of staff, exploring sale of main campus under ‘hybrid’ model
Unity President Melik Peter Khoury said the announcement is “not simply a reaction to the pandemic,” although the “financial impact of COVID-19 certainly expedited our plans.”
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Maine Maritime Museum to offer alternative expeditionary learning semester
New educational program for sixth and seventh-graders begins this fall
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Facing coronavirus and an uncertain fall, some Maine families consider homeschooling
Driven by health concerns and seeking stability, parents who stay at home or are now working from home are exploring alternatives to sending their children back to school.
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Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies
Virtual learning is part of an increasing number of fall reopening plans, and districts are facing pressure to improve after many students got left behind this spring
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Parents, educators surprised by Maine’s ‘green’ designation for schools
Much uncertainty still remains around the return to school, what model districts will follow and how safety requirements will be enforced.
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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.
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Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools
Some school leaders say school resource officers are being unfairly blamed for students of color ending up in the criminal justice system.
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State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine
The classifications from the Maine Department of Education suggest that schools across the state can open for in-person instruction this fall with the proper safety measures in place.