Schools and Education
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PublishedAugust 27, 2013
Maine schools putting their heads together to improve
State education experts are highlighting promising practices to use as models for other schools.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
Portland charter school preparing for third city inspection
The Baxter Academy for Technology and Science must pass the inspection to get an occupancy permit to open next week.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
Percentage of students tested key to Maine’s school grading system
The state's new A-F report card for schools gives too much weight to test participation, some educators say.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
Students to find better security at many Maine schools
Projects too big to do after the Newtown shootings were done during the summer break.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013
Chef’s touch transforms school lunches in Maine
Pursuing healthful foods that kids will eat, local districts are taking the obesity battle to the next level.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013
A-F ratings for schools lack incentives, influence
Without assistance or funding from the state, the report-card grading system has had minimal impact, Maine’s education leaders say.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2013
Maine schools struggling with cuts
Districts across Maine are trying to preserve core academics and get creative with athletic programs, but jobs and programs are lost.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Mt. Blue renovations mostly complete in time for new school year
After three years of construction noise and displaced classrooms, students and teachers this school year will be enjoying a completely renovated and expanded Mt. Blue Learning Campus.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
School shopping offers a lesson on the economy
Back-to-school buying has started slowly, and may provide clues about the coming months.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
Labor of love equips Maine kids to learn
Ruth Libby's nonprofit is providing more than 4,500 students with free backpacks filled with school supplies.
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