Schools and Education
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2014
Poverty impacts Maine students’ grades, researchers say
The study came after the LePage administration began a report card-style ranking system for schools.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2014
Alcohol, tobacco use down, but so are spirits, Maine school kids report
A survey by state agencies shows upticks in bullying and thoughts of suicide.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2014
Early education, teacher pay priorities for Maine Legislature’s Education Committee
Members will also examine a report urging changes to the state’s school-funding formula.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2014
In-state tuition considered for those in N.H. illegally
The bill is being voted on by the state House this month.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2014
LePage wants Rier as permanent chief of education
James Rier has held the job since October, when previous commissioner Stephen Bowen left.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2014
A Maine ski school earns its reputation for churning out well-rounded Olympians
Carrabassett Valley Academy students learn to embrace uphill and downhill challenges.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2014
New wing of South Portland High embracing technology
Smart boards and innovative construction techniques abound in the addition, which opens to students Monday.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2014
Schools win battle against lunch portion limits
The Agriculture Department removes the meat and grain limits for good.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2013
Chances of casino funds benefiting schools rise
Lawmakers take steps to avoid diversions of gambling revenue such as last spring’s raid by Gov. LePage to close a budget gap.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2013
Songwriters pushing choral music that accentuates the Maine accent
Two former teachers aim to preserve Maine’s old ways through new songs for school groups.
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