UMaine System campuses plan virtual graduation ceremonies this spring

Some students are criticizing the plan to forgo in-person graduations this spring because of uncertainty about the pandemic and the safety of large gatherings.

Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely, U.S. CDC says in new guidance

The president has been caught between competing interests as he works to get students in the classroom without spurning the powerful teachers unions that helped get him elected.

Proposed 2021-22 budget for RSU 73 is up almost $600k

But state and carryover funds are expected to offset part of it. Special education and debt service make up the majority of the increase for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls.

Three Oxford Hills schools remote until Feb. 22

RSU 56 in Dixfield adopts diversity, equity and inclusion statement

The vote was 8-2 to approve the Anti-Racism Committee's proposal.

Bates College adopts stricter COVID-19 rules as students return for spring semester

Pending two rounds of medical tests, students will be largely isolated from each other for four or five days when they get to campus.

Teacher contract negotiations changing course in Farmington

RSU 9 board approves harassment policies and bylaws for Mt. Blue High School sports hall of fame.

RSU 10 board to create a new plan for virtual Wednesdays

Directors may consider lengthening the school days.

In vaccine rollout, 26 states have plans for teachers to get their shots. Maine isn’t one of them.

Teachers are defined as essential workers, a large group in Maine that also includes grocery employees, postal workers, agricultural and other food workers, and manufacturing employees.

Lewiston schools could add more in-person class time

Administrators are looking into the possibility of opening schools on Wednesdays.