In-person classes resume March 22 at the charter school located at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together
New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart – half of the previous recommended distance – could offer a way to return more of the nation’s children to classrooms.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta elementary school reports positive COVID-19 case
Despite the positive coronavirus case, there is no change in schedule for students at Farrington Elementary School.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield, Gardiner and Augusta-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maranacook Community Middle School will be remote for the remainder of the week, while Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School and Cony Middle and High School will remain with their regular schedules.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College students describe ‘unique’ experience living at Lockwood Hotel
About 100 students are calling the downtown hotel home for the 2020-21 school year as the building is being finished at 9 Main St.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Distancing requirements limit reopening options for Maine schools
They remain the biggest barrier to in-school learning, as teacher vaccinations lead parents to pressure districts for more classroom time.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Schools are serving fewer meals and losing money
Because of remote instruction, students are eating at home.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Bates College plans a traditional graduation ceremony in May
After canceling commencement last year because of COVID-19, college officials happy to see seniors off in person this semester.