Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
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Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Sports
Controversial Augusta Schools proposed broadcast policy back with content restrictions included
The previously rejected policy, which broadcasters said would force them to stop covering Cony sports if it passed, was revised to lower fees, but the regulations on content remain.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
University of Maine at Farmington grads enjoy ‘virtual’ celebration
Though the university plans to host a traditional commencement ceremony in August, the Class of 2020 was honored via Facebook and Instagram Saturday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Unity College honors graduates in virtual celebration
Unity College’s class of 2020 was set to graduate on Saturday morning, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, an online celebration took the place of commencement.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students
Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta middle school teacher lives to teach
Susan Moore, who teaches science to seventh graders at Augusta’s Cony Middle and High School, is connecting with students outside of the classroom.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
MSAD 54 hires Messalonskee principal as assistant superintendent
Mark Hatch, principal of Messalonskee Middle School, will fill the post now held by Jon Moody, who will become the district’s superintendent upon Brent Colbry’s retirement, scheduled for June 30.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College working to bring students back to campus by fall
“We want to get the students back on campus and contiune their education,” said Lisa Desautels-Poliquin, vice president of student affairs at Thomas College.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issues regulations that will reshape the way schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual misconduct