New guidelines are aimed at keeping students in school during an anticipated omicron surge, while one district reported dozens of positive cases on Monday alone.
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CDC says ‘test-to-stay’ can safely replace quarantine for students
U.S. health officials are endorsing policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative.
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Federal judge overturns Texas ban on school mask mandates
The ruling prohibits Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from suing school districts that require students to wear masks as a safety measure.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
New COVID cases and outbreaks jump again in Maine schools
The 108 schools with reported outbreaks this week represent 15% of the schools statewide, but Education Commissioner Pender Makin says the department is confident that in-school learning can continue.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
National school board group asks for federal help policing threats, including over masks
Parents and community members have been disrupting meetings and threatening board members in person, online and through the mail, the group says.
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Commentary: How to help school boards resist pressure groups
Anti-maskers and Proud Boys are disrupting meetings. Well-heeled reformers are undermining public education. Changing election calendars and lowering the voting age can help.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference
Did you have a ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ – an educator who looked past your surface and saw your potential?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anti-mask parents are teaching the wrong lessons
If we don’t want our kids to act out, be selfish or refuse to listen to instructions, then we shouldn’t behave that way, either.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
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Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.