Bowdoin College was among many schools whose international students would have had to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
CDC will issue new guidance on school openings, Pence says, after criticism from Trump
Trump publicly voiced disagreement with recommendations for reopening schools issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump threatens to withhold funding to schools that don’t fully reopen, attacks CDC guidelines
Trump’s threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
White House urges schools to reopen in fall, says students can return ‘quite safely’
Schools are ‘high-priority settings’ that are important for the well-being of communities and families, a senior administration official told reporters.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety
The Board of Education’s 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Whitewashing’ history gives young people distorted view of America
Teaching our nation’s true story will encourage clearer thinking, not treachery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explains.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Now is the time to start preparing for schools to reopen in the fall
Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As construction costs climb, key projects shrink and taxpayers’ burden grows
Maine and its cities mirror a national trend, with a labor shortage driving up bids, while agencies scale back work on roads, bridges and schools.
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Maine Voices: School drills should not create trauma for students, staff
Well-run lockdown drills foster familiarity and confidence, and should not trigger anxiety among participants.