Donna Colello, the head custodian at Ocean Avenue School, has been working for Portland Public Schools for 25 years.
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Water pipe breaks at Winslow Elementary School
The pipe broke during the night, dumping water into a second-floor hallway and then onto the first floor, forcing school officials to cancel in-person classes Thursday.
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Waterville schools report COVID-19 case
The district announced a positive test Wednesday morning.
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Maine Arts Academy in Sidney going remote for rest of week due to potential COVID-19 case
In-person classes resume March 22 at the charter school located at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
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.
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.