Reversing fall plans, the Lewiston college tells its mostly-vaccinated community that high COVID-19 rates in Lewiston require a return to a mask mandate on campus.
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School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
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Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.
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Hallowell-area school district to follow CDC masking recommendations
After two hours of deliberation and many different perspectives shared, Regional School Unit 2 will require masks to be worn in its schools.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school
Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent’s recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
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Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors
Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta’s annual free backpack, school supplies event scheduled for Sunday
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program recently won the Augusta Mayor’s Recognition of Excellence Award and on Sunday it will give out around 1,000 backpacks to students.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks
Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond school principal steps down after 2 weeks on the job, returns to teaching, coaching
Troy Kendrick took the position in early July, only to decide two weeks later to go back to the classroom and soccer field, where his true passion lies.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.