Unless it’s carefully crafted, the program could reinforce existing inequities among the state’s school districts.
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Our View: Widespread illness, not COVID policy, closes schools
It’s not that testing and quarantine rules are too strict or schools too cautious. It’s that too many people are sick.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Dec. 29
Teens to Trails adds young members to council When Teens to Trails was introduced us to the phrase, “Make no decision about me, without me,” leaders discovered an opportunity to help teens understand that their ideas and opinions matter. With that thought in mind, Teens to Trails has appointed six student members to its first […]
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UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute
Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s past time to see climate change education for the urgent need it is
With the Maine Legislative Council’s support Nov. 18, the full Legislature can consider advancing this key priority.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Nov. 17
Super Smart Scouts Maine Civil Rights Team Project celebrates 25th anniversary Students from Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth celebrated when the Maine Civil Rights Team Project marked its 25th anniversary by holding a Day of Welcome in conjunction with other schools across the state Nov. 5. The Maine attorney general’s office administers the Civil Rights Team […]
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Maine Voices: Cultivating next generation of ocean guardians requires protecting more ocean now
The America the Beautiful Initiative can help build a workforce interested in safeguarding the health of our marine territories.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial achievement gaps a reality in Maine
A Portland official has raised an issue that should be discussed in every school district.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: A safe, in-person school year is possible, but it requires sacrifice
Events in two central Maine districts show that schools can’t stay open without effective COVID precautions in place.
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Maine Voices: Teachers, students primed for unique in-person COVID learning challenges
How will we do this again? Educators will be inspired by the chance to empower all young people – and everyone will gain from being in a room with others.