The mayor declares a state of emergency, and the superintendent says in a letter it was ‘a matter of time’ before the district saw cases.
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School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures
There’s little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine’s Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
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Waterville schools to stay closed until at least April 27
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 6-1 to extend school closure to April 27.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?
Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April
A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-based school district begins meal distribution for all students
Students received meals and work packets, delivered to them by district bus drivers, as schools closed earlier this week in response to COVID-19.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams
The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools to distribute food along student bus routes
Meals will also be available to be picked up at the George J. Mitchell School and Waterville Junior High School.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Old Orchard Beach High staff member tests positive for virus
In a letter to families, Superintendent John Suttie said some staff and students may have been exposed.