Schools and Education
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PublishedMarch 9, 2014
RSU 4 board reconsiders privatized school busing
The school board could vote on a proposal as soon as Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2014
Cold night camp-out helps out Maine warming center
Four educators spend the night outside Cony High School to raise money for the local warming center.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2014
UMaine System to cut 165 jobs, may eliminate more
Chancellor James Page tells a legislative committee the system is trying to address a $36 million deficit and further cuts could complicate plans.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2014
Alfond Foundation to award $500 to all Maine babies
The foundation has awarded nearly 23,000 grants worth almost $11.5 million since establishing the program in 2009.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2014
Survey of students finds shifting priorities in picking college
A record 46 percent of students reported that cost was a very important factor in where they ended up, compared with 31 percent nine years ago.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2014
Lottery held to fill Baxter Academy’s new student spots
One of five charter schools in the state, the academy had more than 100 apply for 85 student openings.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2014
New SAT makes essay optional, eliminates obscure vocabulary
Students will also have the option of taking the test on a computer and won't be penalized for wrong answers.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2014
Virtual charter school eager to get started in Maine
The board hopes to start recruiting staff and students soon, and plans to open at least one local center where the faculty will work.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2014
Bill Nemitz: Virtual charter school would lack face time
Online schools have promise but do they lack key social elements?
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PublishedMarch 5, 2014
Charter school commission undecided on probe of Lewiston application
Two members say they felt misled by the application for the Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School, but opinions are divided on whether it merits an investigation.
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