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Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14

by Matthew Daigle August 10, 2020August 19, 2020

The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.

No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall

by MICHAEL HILL Associated Press August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

Administrators warn that failure to follow restrictions could bring serious consequences, including getting booted from school.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’

by Rachel Ohm August 9, 2020August 10, 2020

With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they’d like to be back in the classroom, but they’re equally concerned about safety.

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Maine teachers unions worry about safety as school plans progress

by Lindsay Tice August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

With just weeks to go until the start of school, teachers say a lot of questions remain unanswered.

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Cuomo clears New York schools statewide to open, carefully

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

The governor says he will allow children to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

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Federal appeals court sides with Cape Elizabeth High School student in free speech case

by Megan Gray August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

The decision by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Aela Mansmann will not be required to serve a 3-day school suspension while her case proceeds in a lower court.

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Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall

by Rachel Ohm August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district’s proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.