China Primary School in Regional School Unit 18 has also reported a case of COVID-19 infection, but will remain open.
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Augusta Board of Education discusses risk of unrest at, near State House
Since Augusta does not have in-person learning Wednesdays, Superintendent James Anastasio says he does not expect students to face safety issues related to the presidential inauguration.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hall Dale Elementary in Hallowell reports positive COVID-19 case
The fourth-graders at Hall Dale Elementary School will be fully remote until Monday, Jan. 25.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Routine changes and fear of uncertainty is causing anxiety in students
Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is “terrifying.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-, Unity-based school districts report positive COVID-19 cases
A person with James H. Bean Elementary School in Sidney tested positive, marking the district’s 10th case to date, and RSU 3 announced that close contacts of a Mount View High School person who tested positive have been notified.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
State launches campaign to help students with college admissions process
The On Track for College series will deliver a dozen virtual college counseling and decision-making events for high school students this spring.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Phillips-Sandy reelected Waterville Board chairperson, honored with city’s annual report dedication
The school board on Monday also unanimously reelected Pam Trinward as secretary.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School districts based in Skowhegan, Fairfield and Oakland report positive cases of COVID-19
Quarantining has been imposed in two of the districts and cleaning in another, but schools remain open under their current plans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Monmouth, Readfield-area school to go remote because of positive COVID-19 cases
Those in grades 2 through 5 will go remote at Monmouth Memorial School and Maranacook Middle School will go remote. Both are set to return Jan. 19.
Posted inSchools and Education, Times Record, Uncategorized
How are kids talking about the Capitol insurrection in the classroom?
Mt. Ararat and Brunswick high school social studies teachers said students had questions about what motivated the attacks, how it could happen from a security standpoint, and whether things could get worse moving.