Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
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Some worry online learning may leave some Augusta students behind
City schools are taking steps to help students keep learning during the coronavirus-driven closure, but not all students have access to the necessary technology.
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Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage
Maine’s senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.
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Some raise concern that Augusta schools not doing enough to educate in pandemic
Online learning a challenge because not all students, families have devices or internet connections.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
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Our View: ‘Food shaming’ law just one step in fighting student hunger
Free school meals should be available for all students.
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Maine Compass: Early education a matter of national security
High-quality child care is crucial for the success of young children, and military readiness.
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Our View: News by the numbers
A look at the numbers behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives, and disadvantaged students.
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Bowdoin College aims to raise $500 million by 2024
The liberal arts college in Brunswick plans to spend money from the fundraising effort on student financial aid, academics and career preparation.
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Lewiston educators head to Harlem in search of ideas to address poverty
What they saw, they said, might help transform the community by raising students and families from generations of hardship.