Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.
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Virtual simulation replaces clinical training for nursing students
The COVID-19 outbreak forced hospitals to suspend clinical training nursing students relied on to complete their studies.
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Thomas College students donate programs to Maine teachers during school closures
The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.
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Maine Catholic schools will use remote learning through rest of school year
“This is obviously a difficult recommendation to accept but, as always, the safety of everyone in our school communities is our primary concern,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic Schools.
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For families of students with disabilities, remote learning brings added stress
Students with disabilities often need extra attention, and their parents are now cut off from the support that schools provide.
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The Virus Diaries: Teen offers a ‘list of instructions for not giving up’
Sophie Robinson, 16, and her high school classmates are writing daily journal entries about life in the age of coronavirus.
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Augusta plans to continue educating students without grading them
The plan approved by the school board may include remote instruction on some aspects of the school curriculum, but does not involve grading — or requiring — student work.
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CMP donates $100,000 to support school meals
The donation to Full Plates Full Potential will help students across Maine get food while schools are closed.
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Maine’s high court sides with school district in Frye Island withdrawal dispute
The ruling is the latest development in the island’s long fight to leave School Administrative District 6.
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Maine colleges plan for how coronavirus could affect fall semester
The state university system and some private schools are planning to welcome students back in person this fall, while also making contingency plans that include extended remote learning.