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.
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Enrollment gap between Portland and Deering prompts new look at high school choice
School board members are considering whether to pursue options such as a 3-school lottery in future years to help even out the numbers.
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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?
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Maine reports 1,390 COVID cases in schools, 52 active outbreaks
The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Reasons for missing vaccination data vary among school districts
Some districts had technical difficulties, some missed the deadline and others have concerns about the accuracy of the process.
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Most Maine school districts have yet to start pooled testing for COVID-19
Some districts that have yet to launch pooled testing say they expected a lag between the start of school and the start of testing to allow time to set up and solicit permission from parents.
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Maine gets approval, more funds for COVID-19 relief in schools
The U.S. Department of Education is releasing the last $137 million of American Rescue Plan funds for Maine schools following approval of a state plan for spending the money.
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Portland Public Schools reports outbreak at Lyseth Elementary
The school will be closed Monday to allow testing of children connected to a neighborhood child care facility.
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Remote learning extended one week at Arundel elementary school
Regional School Unit 21 officials are urging parents to take steps to prevent further community spread.
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After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.