Despite delays in receiving information, the committee appointed to negotiate Richmond’s withdrawal from its school district still hopes to meet deadlines for leaving RSU 2 in 2021, if Richmond voters agree.
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Augusta’s Cony High School plans three-day graduation amid pandemic
Cony’s graduation will include students being awarded their diplomas in-person at the school as their families look on.
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One candidate on ballot for Augusta school board election in July
Though another person had previously expressed interest, Jan Michaud is the only candidate to seek the vacant Ward 3 Augusta Board of Education seat.
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Cony’s Chizzle Wizzle variety show will go on — virtually
This year’s version of the nation’s longest-running student variety show will be patched together with video of two performances — one that’s already been recorded, the other to be filmed June 6 at Cony High School.
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Federal mental health grants canceled because Maine has legal marijuana
A federal agency wipes out $3.3 million to students who have medical authorization.
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Augusta Schools’ policy on broadcast media stalls — again — due to lack of input
Radio broadcaster says station won’t broadcast Cony High School home games if the proposed policy passes.
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Maine Voices: Will we still all be ‘in this together’ when the crisis is over?
The coronavirus pandemic exposed inequities in our schools that won’t be cured with a vaccine.
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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.
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Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships
Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.
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Windsor teacher’s 30 years of experience prepared her to tackle online learning challenge
Helen Beesley has been integral in making creative and motivating experiences for students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to RSU 12 Superintendent Howard Tuttle.