Schools and Education
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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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PublishedApril 29, 2020
USM dorm, student center construction project delayed by outbreak
The project, which includes the first student housing on USM's Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts' eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
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.
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