Some students are embracing and enjoying remote learning, while others are finding challenges balancing school work and extra responsibilities at home.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Students adjusting well, remote learning going ‘smoothly’ for Gardiner-area schools
Maine School Administrative District 11 officials report that, in some cases, parents are having a harder time adjusting to remote learning than most young students.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Holocaust studies should be required in Maine schools
As fewer survivors are around to tell their stories, we need to incorporate this history into the curriculum.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
It’s free! All Maine K-12 students are eligible for free meals through December
Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
New Winslow Junior High School marks fresh beginning for students, staff
Students, teachers and staff members navigate new school while dealing with restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World
Teacher departures leave schools scrambling for substitutes
Iowa and Missouri have lowered substitute teaching requirements, while Connecticut has asked college students to step in and help.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, 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 Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Schools are learning from COVID’s challenges
Distance learning can be effective if educators take steps to fill in what’s lost by not gathering in person.
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Topsham’s old high school coming down
Mt. Ararat High School has a new state-of-the-art high school that opened to students Tuesday, and contractors are tearing down the old school to make way for a track and competition athletic field.