Iowa and Missouri have lowered substitute teaching requirements, while Connecticut has asked college students to step in and help.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy gets creative with learning and safety
Chorus can be a challenge when harmonizing 14 feet apart with a face mask, but staff and students are making the most of the opportunity to keep the school open and singing.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Schools are learning from COVID’s challenges
Distance learning can be effective if educators take steps to fill in what’s lost by not gathering in person.
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Topsham’s old high school coming down
Mt. Ararat High School has a new state-of-the-art high school that opened to students Tuesday, and contractors are tearing down the old school to make way for a track and competition athletic field.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Back to school: Hallowell-area students resume in-person learning
While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine students return for first day of in-person learning since pandemic shut down schools
Many districts around the state are welcoming students back this week for the first time since March, with new safety precautions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning
Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Should there be more health and safety requirements at schools?
Health experts offered thoughts on any additional steps that could be taken beyond the six mandatory protocols outlined by the state.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.