The cases contributed to the main reason for closing the school, a ‘critical shortage of substitute teachers and substitute support staff,’ the superintendent said.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
After considering surge in COVID-19 cases, Lewiston board rejects motion to close schools
Members agreed that a decision to go to fully remote instruction would likely have to be made sometime in the near future.
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UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change
The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Its finances stronger than expected, Bates delivers pay hikes to staff
The Lewiston college has not been hit as hard as anticipated by costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta, Whitefield elementary schools report COVID-19 outbreaks
Infections are reported at Farrington Elementary School in Augusta and Whitefield Elementary School, part of Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sixth-grade students learning remote in Skowhegan, while two more cases reported in Bingham school
Decision to have Skowhegan Area Middle School sixth-graders go remote a question of caution, while the number of cases in Upper Kennebec Valley High rises to five.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College closes campus after surge in COVID-19 cases
The private school in Standish says 12 students have tested positive in the past week, forcing it to immediately transition to a remote learning system.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville-area college students pitch businesses to Greenlight Maine
A winner from the contest will be selected to participate in an episode on Greenlight Maine’s Collegiate Challenge in the spring of 2021.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Erskine Academy reports second case of COVID-19, cases reported in RSU 19
Erskine Academy and RSU 19 will remain in their hybrid models.