Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Thomas College adopts vaccine mandate, citing delta variant
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
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California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.
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Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
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Fears of delta variant ignite anger as schools reopen across the country
Throughout the delta-plagued country, officials in big cities and rural counties must balance safety, science and political fealty.
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Portland clears the way for UMaine law school to move into Old Port office building
The law school plans to move its students and faculty to an Old Port building by January, and house them there until a new law school is completed in about 5 years.
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Biden administration extends pause on federal student loan payments through January
A total of 41 million Americans will benefit from the continued moratorium, says the Department of Education.
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Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
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Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Some states are leaving it up to local schools whether students have to wear masks and others leave it up to the parents.
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UMaine women excel on the basketball court. They’re even better in the classroom.
The Black Bears had a collective 3.90 GPA in the 2020-21 school year, best of any women’s basketball team in the nation. No other program in Maine’s conference placed in the top 25.