The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on students of all ages. We discuss the many ways in which high schools students have been affected, academically and emotionally. Remote learning and social distancing have altered their schooling and many have missed out on the landmark events that mark the high school experience. For juniors and seniors, the path to college or other post-secondary plans may be in limbo. We discuss how they are handling the changes during this critical period of their teenage years.
Guests
Adam Leach, director of guidance, teacher, Bangor High School
Rhayna Poulin, junior, Monmouth Academy; member of the Student Cabinet with the Maine Department of Education
Tina Fox (call-in), math teacher, Oxford Hills School District
Siri Pierce (call-in), senior, Casco Bay High School, Portland
Pender Makin (call-in), commissioner, Maine Department of Education
Brady Winslow (call-in), junior, Gray-New Gloucester High School
Resources
- Deep Dive: Coronavirus
- As Graduation Nears, Maine Ends An Unprecedented School Year Altered By Pandemic
- Maine high schools get creative to salvage graduations
- Maine schools cautiously plan for what a return to classes will look like in the fall
- For high school seniors in Maine, it’s the year without a prom
- Why high school juniors could be big losers in the coronavirus pandemic
- The College Board Is Sued Over AP Test Glitches
- Should the Virus Mean Straight A’s for Everyone?
- Coronavirus Anxiety Is Seriously Affecting Teens. Here's How To Help.
- High School Student Prep for Online Final Exams