Schools and Education
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PublishedDecember 2, 2013
Cursive getting squeezed out of Maine curricula
While it has some practical applications and academic benefits, typing ability and computer skills have more.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2013
To text or not to text? Maine teachers say not
Educators say that email is the norm and the appropriate electronic communication between them and students.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2013
Statewide pre-kindergarten supported at Maine legislative hearing
The benefits far outweigh the costs, the bill’s proponents say, and parents would decide whether to enroll their kids.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2013
Thompson nominated to head Portland school board
The Portland native is the longest serving member of the board.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2013
Enrollment at UMaine System drops 2 percent
Two of seven campuses show increases, but an overall trend has officials looking at nontraditional recruitment.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2013
Turkish Cultural Center Maine honors LePage
Speakers point to business and education ties and potential as the governor and two others receive awards.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2013
A smarter way to get smart in Maine? Go to state colleges free, pay later
Two bills propose studying the Pay It Forward approach in which students can attend public colleges for free, then commit part of future incomes to sustain the program.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2013
Brunswick charter school proposal withdrawn
The charter school would have been based at Brunswick High School.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2013
Babies recognize tunes played to them in the womb
They even notice something about a modified tune is amiss.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Portland School District wants to buy Goodwill building
The building on Cumberland Avenue is for sale for $2.7 million, would be used to consolidate programs and offices.
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