Schools and Education
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PublishedOctober 19, 2015
Maine’s high school graduation rate above national average
The state ranks 16th in the nation and is one of 36 that saw increases in the overall graduation rate.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2015
Maine high schoolers flock to early college programs
Participation is at a record level as various courses give students a way to cut tuition costs, get a taste of what's ahead or help decide whether to pursue a degree.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2015
Later start times for middle and high schools gaining momentum in southern Maine
Fourteen districts send representatives to a meeting to explore the issue, which has growing support from parents and health care specialists
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PublishedOctober 16, 2015
Speed limit honors Massachusetts professor fascinated by number 17
The change is made at the request of David Kelly, who stepped down last spring after 45 years on the faculty at Hampshire College in Amherst.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Founder Pam Wood says Salt documentary school’s assets were mismanaged
Now living in Mexico, she also says in a letter that not enough was done to raise money to keep the Portland institute open.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Catherine McAuley High School says it will sever ties to Catholic Church, not traditions
The all-girls school founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1969 says that ending its Catholic affiliation next year will give its board more local control and 'open the doors to other girls.'
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PublishedOctober 13, 2015
Two of 4 Maine charter school applicants advance to next stage
Three spots remain before Maine hits the state law's 10-school cap for charter schools.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2015
Maine charter school students get to make art in good taste
Edible art is part of the four revolving courses of art and music each week at the Cornville Regional Charter School.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2015
Campus nearing goal of heating with much less oil
The biomass plant going up at the University of Maine in Farmington will help reduce climate-changing emissions.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2015
Group pushing for ballot measure to tax wealthy Mainers to fund education
With the state falling short of its 55 percent requirement, proponents of the plan call for a new tax on high-income households to benefit schools.
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