Schools and Education
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PublishedMarch 30, 2020
Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields
A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Child in Cumberland-North Yarmouth district tests positive for coronavirus
Superintendent Jeffery Porter said the student at the Mable I. Wilson elementary school was not exposed to the virus while school was in session.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
UMaine System projects $12.8 million in room and board refunds
The money returned to students makes up the bulk of short-term revenue losses the public university system is expecting because of the coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Two people connected to South Portland schools test positive for coronavirus
The mayor declares a state of emergency, and the superintendent says in a letter it was 'a matter of time' before the district saw cases.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures
There's little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine's Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?
Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April
A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
Scarborough school superintendent warns of coronavirus exposure
An adult who had contact with a classroom at Eight Corners Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
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