Because of remote instruction, students are eating at home.
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Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
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Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
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Bates College plans a traditional graduation ceremony in May
After canceling commencement last year because of COVID-19, college officials happy to see seniors off in person this semester.
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Remote learning expands accessibility in education, study abroad
What new learning methods will stick after the pandemic? International virtual exchanges may be here to stay.
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Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan Area Middle School
It is believed that transmission may have occurred in school, but officials decided to keep the facility open after discussions with Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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While union ‘lost patience,’ Hallowell-area superintendent’s contract still renewed by school board
After a motion to table the contract approval was defeated, Superintendent Tonya Arnold’s contract was renewed through June 30, 2023, in an 8-1 vote.
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Maine Arts Academy’s pilot program in culinary arts a hit with students and staff
The 10-week pilot course, a collaboration between the charter school and Snow Pond Center for the Arts, began in January of this year.
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Augusta Board of Education OKs 2021-22 budget, with less-than-1% spending hike
The proposed spending plan is to be presented April 6 to the Augusta City Council.
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Three Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Cony Middle and High School, and Farrington and Lillian P. Hussey elementary schools will continue operate on their regular schedules.