The state released its latest set of county advisories for schools on Thursday, and Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York remain ‘yellow’ as infection rates continue to tick upward.
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Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
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U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
Monday’s announcement comes as confirmed new COVID-19 cases remain elevated at more than 40,000 per day.
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.
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Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Some school districts have opted for a mix on online and in-person instruction.
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Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Across South, a push to change Confederate school names
More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.
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Expiring waivers could make food harder to get for many Maine kids
A bipartisan group in Congress, including 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the waivers for the entire school year.
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Parents struggle as some U.S. schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Tens of thousands of students across the nation were set to resume in-person school Monday for the first time since March, some in states where the virus is spreading fast.
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Superintendents welcome guidelines, see parents’ support as key to reopening
Three administrators in southern Maine say the state’s blueprint will inform how schools approach reopening in the fall.