St. John’s Catholic School students inspired to write a book A love of writing, imagination and commitment led a class of fifth graders at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick to publish a book. “I have been blessed with a fifth grade English class full of drive, determination, intelligence, creativity, compassion and integrity,” said the […]
Maine Department of Education
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine schools will need money to reopen
Cleaning, transportation and schedule changes will add costs to already-stretched local budgets it Congress doesn’t act.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers
Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath high school allows state diplomas in response to pandemic
The Regional School Unit 1 board unanimously approved the change this week.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID crisis requires new thinking on school lunch programs
Since kids can’t access nutritious meals at their school’s cafeteria, new networks have had to organize.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic
Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Crisis gives policymakers, families chance to learn from Maine’s charter schools
The end of the emergency should be a time to assess how K-12 education needs to change to truly meet students’ needs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: While others partied on beaches, these Maine kids fired up their computers
A public service announcement, produced by a group of Gorham High School seniors, sends the right message on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.