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Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools report a steep drop in COVID-19 cases as masks come off
Cases in schools fell 50% in the past week as many students were allowed to take off their masks for the first time in about two years.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Photos: Colby College holds candlelight vigil for Ukraine
Students stood and lit candles on the steps of Miller Library, honoring those fighting in the conflict and those whose lives have been lost. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
‘It’s crazy to see everyone’s faces’: Maine public school students take off masks
For the first time in about two years, masking became optional Wednesday in all Maine public schools under state and federal guidelines. Portland’s schools plan to go mask-optional Monday.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school district removes universal masking mandate with stipulations
The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
Posted inNew England, News, Schools and Education
Massachusetts school employee files complaint over remote work request she says led to firing
A middle school counselor and social worker says she was unfairly fired after requesting to work from home because she is pregnant and has other health issues.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Colleges and universities oppose student-backed bill to prevent sexual assault
Opponents said they realize that sexual violence is pervasive on college campuses and they are striving to do better, but the bill is unnecessary.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
Supporters of the legislation – which forbids educators from ‘instructing’ on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade – say parents should be bringing up the subjects, not teachers. Opponents say it sends a message to kids that ‘there is something wrong with LGBTQ people.’