A Sun Journal data analysis shows which schools performed well and which performed poorly before the pandemic, statistics that could soon get worse for Maine’s more disadvantaged students.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Three scenarios, three schools
How will you handle it if you need to go hybrid or fully remote but a child’s parents aren’t capable of educating them at home or aren’t capable of dealing with remote learning in any way?
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Days after middle school case reported, Readfield-area high school has positive COVID-19 case
Superintendent Jay Charette made the announcement Friday in a letter on the Regional School Unit 38 website of the district’s second positive case, at Maranacook Community High School, four days after the report of one at the middle school.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner area schools report drop in students, and second round of Coronavirus Relief Funds
The board also voted to raise the coronavirus long-term sub pay to $120 a day.
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At Augusta and Hallowell schools, QR codes and apps emerge as pandemic technology adjustments
School officials say the smart phone apps are helping to minimize the contact between staff and students.
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Portland schools delay bringing back elementary students for full-time, in-person learning
Space, distancing and staffing challenges contributed to the decision not to resume full-time classroom instruction Oct. 13, the superintendent said in a letter to families.
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Windsor Elementary School reports 2 COVID-19 cases, triggering remote learning for district
Howard Tuttle, superintendent of Regional School Unit 12, said that the probable case “means that the individual has symptoms associated with COVID-19 and they had direct contact with someone who tested positive.”
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UMaine System under fire for changes to retirees’ health coverage
University officials say the new insurance will save $2.5 million a year and expand benefits, but lawmakers, unions and retirees want them to reconsider it.
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Maine schools accommodate staff to avoid shortages
Districts in Farmington, Lewiston and Poland allow some children of employees to attend outside their assigned cohorts.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program
Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.