Schools and Education
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PublishedMarch 16, 2014
Multinational giant set to run first virtual school in Maine
Some educators worry about outsourcing control, but supporters say a global company can reduce costs by serving so many users.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2014
USM president proposes deep, ‘painful and disruptive’ cuts
The UMaine System is facing a $36 million deficit. Reaction to the proposed cutbacks in USM faculty, staff and programs is immediate and highly critical.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2014
Study: Math gender bias is cultural
The study found the gap, where there was one, tracked each country’s degree of inequality.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014
Budgets in Cape Elizabeth, Gorham lengthen kindergarten day
The change has strong support from parents in both districts, the only ones in Cumberland County with half-day classes.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2014
After years of cutting, Portland school budget seeks to bolster staff
The superintendent’s budget asks voters for a $4 million spending increase that would require taxes to go up.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2014
USM ready to lay out deep cuts, rebuild bridge to its future
It needs to come up with $14 million in savings and revenues as part of an overall campus restructuring effort.
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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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