Schools and Education
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students
Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issues regulations that will reshape the way schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual misconduct
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools considering new sports co-ops for some teams
Combining golf, swimming and indoor track teams at Deering and Portland high schools could boost participation.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.
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PublishedMay 3, 2020
KVCC students, 3D printing club produce face shields for health care workers
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
UMaine’s new student orientations will be held virtually
Maine's flagship campus in Orono will move orientations in June to a virtual format, while other campuses in the university system are making adjustments but have not canceled in-person August orientations.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
School districts rethink graduation under new state guidance
Schools are considering virtual ceremonies or in-person celebrations at later dates, though new guidance from the governor means large gatherings might still not be possible through the summer.
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
Auburn teacher giving science lessons through his kitchen videos
Teachers across Maine were forced to learn new ways to connect with their students. Introduced overnight was distance learning, remote learning, Facetime, Zoom, whatever anyone wishes to call it. Bill Murray calls it "emergency learning."
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