Maine schools

Yesterday several Bangor schools alerted parents at 7:30 in the morning that no buses would be coming for their children

As we as parents continue to grapple with the ever-changing times and sending our kids back to school, the Maine Department of Education faces similar struggles. As these are uncharted waters for all of here in Maine, we're all still trying to figure out what the best practices and procedures are with welcoming students back to school...

the cleaner the school district is using is called Vital Oxide and, while not toxic, appears to be abrasive enough to be fading and staining the clothing of some students.

As parents, this is one of the things that has been consuming our thoughts since the pandemic began.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Teachers absolutely, unequivocally and wholeheartedly LOVE the students that they serve

In one of the funniest and most relatable videos we've ever seen, these two content creators at 'I Mom So Hard' have created a video all about thanking teachers for their endless love and compassion towards their kids. Let's be real here, going from sending you kids off on the bus each morning to literally having to home school them every day can be quite a challenge...

According to their website, the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray has a creative new solution to keeps kids entertained and educated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year, thousands of Maine students from all around the state board giant yellow buses and head south (some go north) to Gray for an epic day of animal adventure with their fellow classmates and teachers...

One thing there hasn't been a shortage of since this whole pandemic started is 'thank you's'.

This will make the year 8 days under the required number under state law. However, the Maine Department of Education has waived those requirements this year.