The novel coronavirus is testing our resilience in unprecedented ways, affecting all aspects of Maine life, including public education. Deep Dive: Coronavirus continues with a look at how districts around the state are preparing for the return of in-classroom instruction. We'll explore how teachers plan to keep students safe using altered schedules, outdoor classes, remote learning and other strategies.
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A editors' selection of stories about the coronavirus appears below. For Maine Public's full coronavirus coverage, click here.
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This week marks the start of a new academic year for most public schools in Maine. There are daunting challenges ahead for teachers, parents,…
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The return to the classroom this fall has been a major focus not only for parents, administrators and teachers, but also for the people who get up very…
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When COVID-19 first hit Maine last March, school buildings quickly shut down - first for two weeks, then for the rest of the school year - as a way to…
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South Portland Superintendent: 'Everybody's Anxious' As Schools Reopen Amid PandemicSouth Portland Schools Superintendent Ken Kunin, like many educators, got an unexpected lesson last spring in remote teaching, "It's very different when…
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We discuss how to handle the inevitable challenges that students and families will have to deal with as they return to school—whether it’s online or…
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While most schools in Maine are still putting the finishing touches on reopening plans for September, a few communities in northern Maine that have to…
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As Schools Reopen Across Maine, Thousands Of Parents May Opt To Keep Children At HomeWith about a month until the school year begins in most of Maine, districts across the state are planning to reopen their classrooms, at least partially.…
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As schools in Maine make plans for how to safely return students to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, some are thinking outside the box —…
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Last week, the state announced that, based on current health data, schools across Maine can consider reopening this fall. Many districts are taking that…
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Included in the federal government's array of pandemic relief aid programs is an automatic pause – or forbearance – on federal student loans.Borrowers…