Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent’s recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
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Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors
Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.
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Augusta’s annual free backpack, school supplies event scheduled for Sunday
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program recently won the Augusta Mayor’s Recognition of Excellence Award and on Sunday it will give out around 1,000 backpacks to students.
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Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks
Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
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Richmond school principal steps down after 2 weeks on the job, returns to teaching, coaching
Troy Kendrick took the position in early July, only to decide two weeks later to go back to the classroom and soccer field, where his true passion lies.
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California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.
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Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
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Fears of delta variant ignite anger as schools reopen across the country
Throughout the delta-plagued country, officials in big cities and rural counties must balance safety, science and political fealty.
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Portland clears the way for UMaine law school to move into Old Port office building
The law school plans to move its students and faculty to an Old Port building by January, and house them there until a new law school is completed in about 5 years.
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RSU 10’s priority: Students going to school full time, in person this fall
Regional School Unit 10 is working to have all its students be full time and in person this year, as state guidelines request, Superintendent Deb Alden told directors on Monday.