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Published
March 8, 2021

Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct

Trump administration policies weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus.
Published
March 5, 2021

With larger gatherings allowed, Maine schools rethink graduation plans

Decisions have yet to be made, but some superintendents said Friday that they are optimistic the new gathering size limits will help them hold graduations that more closely resemble traditional celebrations.
Published
March 5, 2021

State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older

Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Published
March 5, 2021

As schools rush to reopen, teachers’ vaccinations are not tracked

As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
Published
March 4, 2021

Kennebunk school district investigating ‘discriminatory statements’ allegedly made by staff member

Superintendent Terri Cooper said the district was made aware last week of the statements gathered by a third party and posted on social media.
Published
March 3, 2021

Lewiston hospital planning vaccination clinics for Androscoggin County teachers and school staff

St. Mary's Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
Published
March 3, 2021

Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal

With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
Published
March 3, 2021

Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age

The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
Published
March 2, 2021

Portland schools looking at ways to increase in-person time for elementary students

Some changes to the amount of in-person learning time in the district could be made by April break, school officials said Tuesday night.
Published
March 1, 2021

Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Biden’s education secretary

He takes charge of the Education Department amid mounting tension between Americans who believe students should return to the classroom and others who say the risks are still too great.