Among the many drastic measures Maine has taken in the last week in the effort to contain the spread of coronavirus is the closing of K-12 schools. Top Maine educators discuss the challenges ahead with adjusting to online learning and addressing the needs of Maine children — including providing school meals.
Guests
Pender Makin, commissioner, Maine Department of Education
Maria Libby, superintendent, Five Towns Community School District
Shane Gower (by phone), teacher, Maranacook Community High School, Readfield
Ken Kunin (by phone), superintendent, South Portland School Department
Marie Robinson, superintendent, Katahdin Schools RSU89
Angus King (by phone), independent U.S. senator, Maine
Resources
- Online Learning, Meal Distribution And More — Maine Schools Face New Challenges Following Closures
- Maine Department of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Schools
- Students enter ‘uncharted territory’ of learning at home
- Most Maine schools close for two weeks or more due to coronavirus concerns
- Maine DOE commissioner addresses educational response to COVID-19
- Old Orchard Beach High staff member tests positive for virus
- With classrooms closed, Maine schools work to get meals to students in need
- Maine Delegation Calls on Department of Education to Reverse $1.2 Million Cut for Maine’s Rural, Low-Income Schools
