The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After delayed start, school year gets underway for Augusta’s elementary students
Last week, the Augusta school board gave educators at the elementary schools two extra days to prepare for the start of the year, and by the end of this week all students receiving in-person instruction will have come to school.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care
Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
College newspaper says some Bates students sent home for violating health guidelines
Bates College won’t say the number of students involved or describe the infractions.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin officials say gathering ‘compromised college’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols’
While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to ‘minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.’
Posted inSchools and Education
Portland schools set COVID-19 work conditions as unions raise concerns about return
Leaders for the unions representing teachers and educational technicians said Wednesday that many concerns remain about bringing students back safely in-person.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy gets creative with learning and safety
Chorus can be a challenge when harmonizing 14 feet apart with a face mask, but staff and students are making the most of the opportunity to keep the school open and singing.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college’s performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Back to school: Hallowell-area students resume in-person learning
While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Some school districts have opted for a mix on online and in-person instruction.