Emily Figdor, first elected to the school board in 2018, will take over as chairwoman while Jeff Irish, Aura Russell-Bedder and Yusuf Yusuf also formally joined the board Monday night.
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Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’re thankful for the courage of teachers, school staff
From behind masks and plexiglass, the virus hasn’t stopped our commitment to students or to our collective vision of the future.
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Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local
Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Gray-New Gloucester High School moves to remote learning after 2 positive COVID cases
The cases contributed to the main reason for closing the school, a ‘critical shortage of substitute teachers and substitute support staff,’ the superintendent said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland schools plan to increase in-person time for high school students
The change will require 10th- through 12th-graders to attend Learning Center sessions on campus twice per week starting at the end of the month.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Four Maine counties now designated ‘yellow’ in state’s reopening advisory system
Knox and Franklin counties have been added to the state’s list of places where hybrid instruction is recommended, while Waldo County has returned to green but is being closely watched.
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Three Maine counties now designated ‘yellow’ in school reopening system
Somerset, Waldo and Washington counties are now designated as “yellow” in the state’s school re-opening advisory system.
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Commentary: Politicians embracing lockdown tactics should have to ‘show their work’
Before placing limitations on houses of worship or schools, there should be proof that they are enabling transmission.