When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Skowhegan Area High School teachers struggle with remote learning
As remote learning continues after April vacation, three teachers share their views of the challenges they have faced keeping in touch with their students, educating them, while maintaining their own individual lives.
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UMaine’s new student orientations will be held virtually
Maine’s flagship campus in Orono will move orientations in June to a virtual format, while other campuses in the university system are making adjustments but have not canceled in-person August orientations.
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School districts rethink graduation under new state guidance
Schools are considering virtual ceremonies or in-person celebrations at later dates, though new guidance from the governor means large gatherings might still not be possible through the summer.
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Richmond school district withdrawal committee continues its work
Committee members are mulling whether they will be able to meet a June 30 deadline so the move can go before voters in November.
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USM dorm, student center construction project delayed by outbreak
The project, which includes the first student housing on USM’s Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education backs $25.7 million budget
The board must take a second vote to finalize the 2020-21 budget proposal. That vote might not be taken until after the City Council approves the municipal and school budgets.
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New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners
‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.