Some superintendents announced plans Thursday to continue remote or distance learning through June, following Tuesday’s recommendation by Maine’s education commissioner. Others are taking a wait-and-see position.
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School districts following state recommendation to keep classrooms closed
Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth and others say they’ll stick with remote learning to complete the academic year as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
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Maine says schools should plan to keep classrooms closed for rest of academic year
Maine’s commissioner of education is recommending that schools across the state plan to continue to replace in-person classroom and group instruction with remote and distance learning programs for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Pender Makin notified Maine school officials of her recommendation on Tuesday, saying she was basing her decision on guidance from […]
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The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers
Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
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Financial hits pile up for colleges as some fight to survive
Colleges across the nation are scrambling to close deep budget holes and some have been pushed to the brink of collapse since the coronavirus outbreak triggered a series of financial losses.
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‘Distance learning’ a work in progress for Waterville
Schools Superintendent Eric Haley said administrators on Tuesday will meet to discuss how all schools can be more consistent in developing remote learning plans while he commended staff for their work distributing thousands of meals.
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For thousands of students without home internet access, remote learning is an extra challenge
The coronavirus has forced Maine students to study at home, highlighting how many don’t have reliable internet and technology access.
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Some worry online learning may leave some Augusta students behind
City schools are taking steps to help students keep learning during the coronavirus-driven closure, but not all students have access to the necessary technology.
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Third person from Cumberland school tests positive for coronavirus
Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said Monday that he couldn’t rule out the possibility that the staffer had contact with others during the week before the Mabel I. Wilson elementary school was closed.
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University of Maine System cancels in-person graduations
Degrees will still be awarded on schedule and individual campuses are making plans for alternative ceremonies.