Honest and positive discussions can help reduce kids’ anxiety and provide valuable lessons.
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Maine Voices: Technology can’t duplicate joy of learning alongside my students
A South Portland teacher agrees we need to keep classrooms closed but says people on both sides of the desk are feeling a loss.
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Maine education chief: Teaching your kids at home is tough – we’re all finding our way
The state Department of Education and Maine educators are here to help parents and families during this unprecedented experience.
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Maine Observer: A solitary Easter this year
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing will mean that this year’s celebration will be unlike any other.
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Maine Voices: Even in this time of coronavirus, it’ll be OK, boomer
Hunkered down with someone born between 1946 and 1964? Talk to them, explain their health risks and limit their screen time.
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Commentary: Telephone forum will give Mainers a chance to speak about COVID’s impact
Wednesday night’s event is a time to share medical, safety and financial concerns.
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Maine Observer: Virus affects values under stay-at-home order
The coronavirus pandemic is the kind of major life event that changes your worldview.
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The Maine Millennial: Even in a pandemic, still bringing home strays
A drafty old farmhouse becomes a port in a storm for dislocated college students.
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Maine Voices: Families getting a crash course in distance learning
With brick and mortar schools closed because of the coronavirus, our kids need boundaries, routine and the right space in order to study online.
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Maine Observer: Living without toilet paper is nothing new
A strategically placed catalog was once used for more than mail-order shopping.