The Augusta school board voted Wednesday night to bump the start date by two days, to Sept. 10, for its youngest students.
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Lawsuit seeking refund for interrupted study abroad program is dismissed
A federal judge said the operators of the program, based in Portland, were within their rights to cancel the program due to the coronavirus
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Oakland-based RSU 18 teachers’ union calls for talks over safety as school begins
RSU 18 educators represented by the Maine Education Association called for school to be delayed Friday over COVID-19 concerns. With school beginning this week, talks will be scheduled soon.
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To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college
While older brother Logan Morrione is back after an abrupt departure in March, freshman Max Morrione chose to herd cattle in New Mexico and hope for a traditional freshman experience next year.
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Virus surge in France threatens back-to-school plan
With less than 48 hours to go, the country’s education minister says openings and closures are ‘being decided day-by-day.’
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Winslow schools delay start date to Sept. 8, but confirm busing resolved
Delay in personal protective equipment shipment causes one week pushback, while parent survey indicates school system has adequate transportation for those who need it.
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Norridgewock, Mercer, Smithfield come together to collect supplies for students
Each student at Mill Stream Elementary School in Norridgewock will be given school supplies next week that are being provided through community donations.
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Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick
Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn’t “have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs.”
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Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field
In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though the coronavirus will have the last word.
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Erskine Academy in South China opts for hybrid back-to-school model
The academy’s administration wanted to test out the yellow hybrid system before attempting to go the full in-person green system.