The pre-K through eighth grade school will split students into two cohorts as part of the model as students return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Most teachers are likely to return to classrooms but worried about health and safety, survey shows
Parents said they are likely to send their children back to school but are skeptical of students’ abilities to meet health and safety requirements, according to new survey data from the Maine Department of Education.
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Farmington-based school board approves hybrid model
Regional School Unit 9 students will return to school Sept. 8 under plans for a combination of remote and in-person learning.
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UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow still deciding how to bus students during pandemic
Superintendent Peter Thiboutot said the state’s recommendation is for 28 to 34 students per bus, about half the normal capacity.
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When summer jobs vanished in pandemic, students lost more than money
One analyst said the number of students appealing for more financial aid this fall could double or triple.
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Strong voters to decide municipal budget Saturday
Residents are asked to wear face coverings, bring their own chairs and set them up 6 feet apart.
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Backpacks full of school supplies to be given to Augusta-area students
Sunday’s event, scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., is to be drive-thru style at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
Administrators warn that failure to follow restrictions could bring serious consequences, including getting booted from school.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’
With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they’d like to be back in the classroom, but they’re equally concerned about safety.