You have many years to take part in community sports or theater, dress up and go dancing – and even bond with your soon-to-be former classmates.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reps. Brennan, Ingwersen: Pandemic crisis highlights importance of Maine schools, teachers
Remote learning will likely be a tool in our state’s toolbox, as long as new policies focus on equity and student success.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: April 22
Falmouth student excels, local students earn awards, scholarships at Maine State Science Fair A Falmouth High School student earned a top three award at the 74th annual Maine State Science Fair, organized by The Jackson Laboratory and Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. The March 28 virtual event included 199 students representing 32 schools in 11 […]
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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 inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t let the post office fall to COVID
Saving the Postal Service, equipping front-line workers with protective gear and welcoming a belated graduation season.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
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 inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress enters the fight on COVID-19
But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine parents, teachers prepare for first-ever shift to virtual classrooms
Many K-12 schools will delve into uncharted territory as they switch temporarily to remote learning to slow the spread of coronavirus.