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Massachusetts governor uses clout on charter school issue

by STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press October 29, 2016October 29, 2016

Gov. Charlie Baker is also tapping his popularity to fight legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

In science, students in Maine outshine national average

by Noel K. Gallagher October 27, 2016October 27, 2016

The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress data examines fourth- and eighth-graders on knowledge of several fields of science.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Trump tops Clinton in Maine’s student mock election

by Keith Edwards October 26, 2016October 27, 2016

The students also vote down a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana.

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Report: Income gap reflected in Maine students’ achievements

by Kate McCormick October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

Educate Maine, a business group that advocates for education, said pre-K enrollments lag national and regional averages despite a wider availability of programs.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Students accused of putting noose on black player

by and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press October 24, 2016

The event in Mississippi brings a call for a federal hate crime investigation.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Windham’s Richard Nickerson receives Grammy educator nomination

by Bob Keyes October 24, 2016October 24, 2016

The award recognizes music educators who have made ‘a lasting contribution.’

Maine, News, Schools and Education

University trustees support ambitious Maine graduate center

by Noel K. Gallagher October 23, 2016November 30, 2016

Plans call for creating the new graduate center for business, law and public policy at an as-yet unidentified site in Portland.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Are your school’s employees qualified? The state doesn’t know

by Noel K. Gallagher October 23, 2016October 23, 2016

A Telegram investigation following a recent criminal case reveals how inadequate Maine’s system is in ensuring that teachers are properly certified or that mandatory background checks have been done.