Schools and Education
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2015
School research spending up slightly
But unlike the rest of the U.S., universities in Maine spent less this fiscal year, but more over the past decade.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2015
White House: Veto ahead for bill changing No-Child law
The House is debating changes that would give states and communities more control.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2015
Maine bill would have state fund charter schools directly
The measure, backed by the Legislature's Education Committee, would then relieve school districts of the responsibility and the difficulty.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2015
To make up for snow days, bill calls for longer school days
Several Maine districts now face the possibility of holding Saturday classes, adding days to the end of the school year or holding classes during April vacation week.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2015
Portland School Board considering inverting start times
It is looking into having Portland’s elementary schools begin earlier and the high schools start later.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Skowhegan select board defers to school board on use of Indian name
The two board members present at Tuesday's meeting said use of the name was a school issue while residents argued the Indian represents spirit and is not a mascot.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
S&P downgrades UMaine System outlook to negative
The credit rating firm cites declining enrollment and the high turnover among leadership at the seven system campuses.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Schools’ suspension rates drop, but problems persist
A UCLA study shows racial gaps still exist, though many schools are making progress.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
In Portland, earlier start considered for high school
It's one of five options for adding 20 minutes to the class day as officials try to give students more instruction time.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Freedom of speech, backlash of anger over four words at South Portland High School
Three students who made others aware of their right not to say the Pledge of Allegiance are stunned by the emotional reaction.
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