The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
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As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools
The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Feb. 24
Obama drops in to The Telling Room A group of 26 Maine high school students were left astonished and inspired after former President Barack Obama dropped in on a late-January session of The Telling Room’s Young Writers & Leaders program, a creative writing and leadership program for students with international and multicultural backgrounds. The 44th […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bath Tech to debut cosmetology program
BATH – Bath Tech has opened enrollment for its new cosmetology program, which will be available to juniors and seniors in the fall semester. Courses will be held in the new Bath Tech building with access to every tool needed to prepare students to pursue their Maine State Cosmetology License. “We are so excited to […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Feb. 17
Catholic Schools Week Heroes NYA student draws accolades North Yarmouth Academy announced Sally Stronge, class of 2023, of Freeport, received an honorable mention in the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her acrylic painting, “Brothers,” and mixed media, “Catching a Miracle.” The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Catholic schools celebrate 100 days of in-person learning
PORTLAND — This week, Maine Catholic schools are celebrating 100 days of in-person learning despite the pandemic. St. John’s School in Brunswick had a slew of 100-themed activities, including 100 push-ups for eighth graders and 100 masks for first graders. On Thursday, students at St. James School in Biddeford dressed up as “100 year olds” […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: I #LoveTeaching in a connected COVID world
The virus has forced schools and educators to innovate faster than we ever thought possible and brought us closer to students and families.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Feb. 10
Voting underway in UScellular’s annual Black History Month Art Contest Public voting is now open in UScellular’s fourth annual Black History Month Art Contest held in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. For the first time, voting is available online, and the southern Maine community can visit UScellular’s Art Contest to vote […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Feb. 3
MAMM names educator of year Faculty member and registrar Patia Maule has been named the 2020 Maine Music Educator by Maine Academy of Modern Music (MAMM). Maule was chosen after helping MAMM successfully navigate through a transition caused by the pandemic. “First and foremost, Patia is a tremendous teacher and her students absolutely adore her,” […]