Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: How to reopen schools? America needs a straight answer
The question of when to reopen has been ever-changing. It’s time to commit, based on science, not politics.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Schools nationwide plan for potential of remote learning into the fall
President Biden has made reopening schools a top priority, but administrators say there is much to consider as new strains of the coronavirus appear and teachers wait their turn for vaccinations.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Millions of children left behind by online education
We haven’t made the necessary investments to bring them back.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Pandemic leads school districts to consider skipping test for English language learners
Portland’s school board will consider not giving the annual ACCESS test this year because of concerns about the logistics of testing and the value of the data during the pandemic.
Posted inTimes Record
Morse High School librarian takes stand against racism
BATH — Over the front door of Morse High School is the “Welcome to 826 High Street” banner which promises that “every person, from every perspective and background, is welcomed in Our House.” In the wake of instances of culturally insensitive and offensive speech and language in the school, faculty like Librarian Dawn Lee have […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Dec. 9
Safe hydrating Portland Teachers’ polar plunge to demonstrate courage Reiche Community School teachers Joy Goddard and Kristen Fox are planning a “Jump for Courage!” polar plunge on Jan. 30, at East End Beach. Goddard, who is a co-leader of Reiche’s Climate Committee, and Fox, a member of the committee, will be running into icy Casco […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Americans are failing our children by keeping them out of the classroom
The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
NYC elementary schools reopen in big back-to-school test
Hundreds of thousands of elementary school students are heading back to classrooms Tuesday.