North Yarmouth parent sues SAD 51 seeking access to remote-learning records

Kristi Wright has argued the school district is moving too slowly in response to her request for public records before a June 8 election for school board members.

COVID-19 cases in Maine schools rise to highest levels of the pandemic

School officials say the increase is a reflection of community spread, not transmission in schools, and several are continuing with plans to increase in-person learning.

Portland Public Schools finalizing plans for more in-person learning

Maine Voices: In my last year of teaching, I ‘lost’ a student

The children most at risk before COVID are affected even more now. If you know of a child who is not engaged in school, please speak up.

Maine Voices: Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered

Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.

Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.

Schools nationwide plan for potential of remote learning into the fall

President Biden has made reopening schools a top priority, but administrators say there is much to consider as new strains of the coronavirus appear and teachers wait their turn for vaccinations.

Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding

With the state set to receive more than $183 million for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.

For some central Maine students with special learning services, remote learning doesn’t work

School districts are learning many special service programs are unable to be replicated on a remote level — leaving some students facing a regression in their learning.

Augusta’s public schools to begin winter break early, go fully remote until Jan. 19

After a successful trial following Thanksgiving, city schools will use a remote learning model two days before and two weeks after the winter break.