The findings are a sharp contrast to the picture that President Donald Trump paints as he pressures schools to reopen.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump administration backs off plan to send foreign students home if schools go online
Bowdoin College was among many schools whose international students would have had to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump threatens to withhold funding to schools that don’t fully reopen, attacks CDC guidelines
Trump’s threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety
The Board of Education’s 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Whitewashing’ history gives young people distorted view of America
Teaching our nation’s true story will encourage clearer thinking, not treachery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explains.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Now is the time to start preparing for schools to reopen in the fall
Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College students donate programs to Maine teachers during school closures
The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As construction costs climb, key projects shrink and taxpayers’ burden grows
Maine and its cities mirror a national trend, with a labor shortage driving up bids, while agencies scale back work on roads, bridges and schools.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: School drills should not create trauma for students, staff
Well-run lockdown drills foster familiarity and confidence, and should not trigger anxiety among participants.