University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.
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Skowhegan-area school officials bid farewell to superintendent, provide district updates
The MSAD 54 board of directors convenes for only its second in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic closed school facilities in mid-March.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cost of reopening schools during pandemic could exceed $300 million
Maine’s education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August
The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System forms partnerships for virus testing at all campuses
Teaming up with The Jackson Laboratory and ConvenientMD is a key part of the system’s plan to reopen in the fall for on-campus instruction, details of which will be announced Wednesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Bates College eyes big changes on campus for returning students
To combat COVID-19, the Lewiston college calls for testing, masks, social distancing and more to keep its community safe.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow schools looking at junior high building for in-person classroom space
The Winslow Town Council and School Board meet to discuss using the old junior high school so students can follow social-distancing guidelines.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Longtime Skowhegan-based SAD 54 superintendent retiring after 17 years
Brent Colbry was among the first teachers to bring special education to Maine schools, managed school districts through financial crises and seen huge advances in technology that have ultimately helped schools navigate the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
St. John Catholic School in Winslow hold final awards ceremony in outdoor
The Friday morning gathering in the Catholic school’s parking lot also highlighted the permanent closure of the 92-year-old institution.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College announces plan to return students and staff to campus for fall
College officials unveiled the comprehensive safety plan the school has created in order to bring students and staff back to campus despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic.