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Schools and Education

Published
May 16, 2014

Common Core math adds up to angst

Untutored in perplexing new methods, parents rail at the challenge of helping their kids with homework.
Published
May 15, 2014

At Maine schools, a little pride, a lot of disdain for grading system

Some get a morale boost from a higher score, but many critics call the system deeply flawed and unfair and the results invalid.
Published
May 15, 2014

Elementary school ‘fails’ nearly double in annual Maine grading

The report cards say 93 Maine schools gained at least one letter grade and 155 slipped at least one. Educators slam the system, but others call it a tool for improvement.
Published
May 15, 2014

Maine officials to release A-F school report cards today

The Department of Education says that 110 schools improved by at least one letter grade since last year.
Published
May 15, 2014

Cony staff: Grades don’t tell full story

Maine education chief Jim Rier tours the Augusta schools – both raised state report card grades this year.

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Published
May 14, 2014

In doubt: Using student test scores to measure teacher quality

A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.
Published
May 13, 2014

Scarborough voters narrowly reject $42.5 million school budget

The School Board made some last-minute changes to the budget, but it wasn’t enough get the spending plan passed.
Published
May 13, 2014

Portland voters overwhelmingly approve $96.3 million school budget

The spending plan requires no teacher layoffs and will provide more funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Published
May 13, 2014

Portland voting on $96.3 million schools budget

Polls are open until 8 p.m.
Published
May 13, 2014

Scarborough voting on $42.5 million school budget

The town referendum calls for 7.6 percent increase over current spending.