Students have a staggered schedule for orientation next week, and they will all return to the building Dec. 6.
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News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland school district selected for program to expand educator diversity
As part of the program, Portland Public Schools will receive a $25,000 grant to help analyze current systems and practices and take input from the community.
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UMaine System providing paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination boosters
The announcement comes two days after Gov. Janet Mills said all Maine residents 18 and older who have been fully vaccinated are now eligible for a free booster.
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New Hampshire governor condemns tweet offering ‘bounty’ on teachers
A group offered to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating the state’s new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics.
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Greely High School moves to remote learning for Thursday
The superintendent says multiple COVID-19 cases revealed by pooled testing prompted his decision to go remote.
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Portland school board approves $3,000 bonuses for bus drivers, allows rides in private vehicles
The votes come a day after Portland Public Schools’ first cancellation of a bus route this year caused by staffing shortages.
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Richmond school buses will not run for a 3rd week in a row after COVID-19 cases
Superintendent Tonya Arnold said Tuesday she could not offer any more information on the situation, which officials have confirmed started because of the impact of COVID-19 on staff.
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Augusta athletes will be required to have regular COVID tests for winter sports
The decision to mandate pool testing for athletes, made last week by the Augusta Board of Education, came on recommendation from Athletic Director Jon Millett and is backed by the coaches.
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Maine commission on college debt to start meeting this week
The Maine Legislature created the commission to study the impact that education debt has on Maine residents.
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Portland may offer $3,000 bonus to lure new school bus drivers
The city’s school board also may allow staff members and volunteers to drive students to and from school in private vehicles because of the critical staffing shortage.