Regional School Unit 38 was the only Maine school district selected to have student works displayed in Washington, D.C.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools stick to in-person instruction as coronavirus numbers rise
COVID cases are increasing in schools, but officials say they have seen little evidence of transmission in school buildings and plan to continue offering in-person learning as long as it’s safe.
advertisement
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three more Gardiner area districts schools move to ‘red’ protocols
MSAD 11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins said that the schools are operating fully remotely because of the number of students and staff that are in quarantine. More than 245 students and over 40 staff members are under quarantine.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Inaugural EcoHack brings students from across country to Unity College — virtually
The 24-hour Hack-a-Thon event ran Nov. 28 and 29 and involved students from across the country working together to solve a problem.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Carrabec superintendent withdraws recommendation on launching new reopening rules
Citing Maine’s increasing deaths from COVID-19, SAD 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy delays third phase of the district’s reopening plan.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland area superintendent says nearly all schools have students and staff in quarantine
“We have students and staff in most buildings that are quarantining,” Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow School Board unanimously approves winter sports season
The board voted to adopt the Maine Principal’s Associations plan for winter sports.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
With increased COVID-19 occurrence rates, central Maine schools modify learning plans
Messalonskee High School, Waterville Alternative School, Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Skowhegan- and Newport-based schools shift learning methods as COVID-19 infections worsen.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland area school district reports 2 COVID-19 cases, exposures over Thanksgiving break
A person associated with Williams Elementary School in Oakland and another person connected with the district tested positive over the weekend, Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley wrote.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.