Regional School Unit 74 received two grants totaling more than $840,000, to help cover unanticipated costs associated with the safe opening and operation of schools during the pandemic.
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Augusta’s Gilbert Elementary School reports positive COVID-19 case
Principal Sarah Landry said the individual had not been at Gilbert Elementary School during their “infectious period,” and at this time is not showing any symptoms.
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Skowhegan-area schools close after student tests positive for COVID-19
MSAD 54 superintendent said on Wednesday that the district is closing schools for the remainder of the week after members of the school community may have come in contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Alfond’s $240 million gift to UMaine System among largest ever to public higher ed institute
The money from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help transform the University of Southern Maine by providing most of the funding for a new graduate center and law school and access to a multi-university engineering program.
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Maine Film Center and Mid-Maine Tech partner for student film program
The Maine Student Film Crew is a free membership program that will provide local students with access to monthly virtual workshops with filmmakers and film experts.
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Portland high school families push for more in-person learning
Superintendent Xavier Botana said physical distancing and staffing challenges are preventing the district from offering more in-person options for 10th- through 12th-graders.
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Hallowell-area elementary school adapts to ‘new normal’
After a month, Hall-Dale Elementary School teachers and administrators say hybrid model has gone more smoothly than expected.
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Winslow High School adapts theater program to coronavirus restrictions
Also in central Maine, the Maine Arts Academy in Sidney is planning a drive-thru musical performance, while Messalonskee High School students have created a drama club and are meeting outdoors in Oakland.
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Search statewide academic performance data
We used linear regression to examine the relationship between demographic factors and student performance at varying school levels.
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School survey responses
In July, the Sun Journal sent a survey to superintendents in all public schools in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, and to superintendents in Portland, Waterville, Augusta, Winthrop and Bangor. The survey asked six questions.