The court agrees to hear two lawsuits challenging the role of race in college admissions filed by a group whose leader lives in South Thomaston half of the year.
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Graduation rates dip across U.S., including in Maine, as pandemic stalls progress
Some fear that cumulative effects of the pandemic stand to hit future graduating classes the hardest.
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to affirmative action in college admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court added another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools back in session after going remote due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases and low staffing due to illness
Superintendent Jay Charette wants to “make it clear” it was due to the combination of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in the district and the high staff absentee rate.
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School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board’s interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.
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RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools switch to remote learning for the week due to COVID-19
Officials in Regional School Unit 38 say they will evaluate the district’s schools on a daily basis.
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RSU 4 schools to close Wednesday
Officials in the Wales-based school district attribute the closure to staffing shortages.
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Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week
RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.