While the presidents of Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges issue the strongest criticism, top officials in the University of Maine System remain largely silent.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: For lifelong Portland resident, fond memories of high school teachers
Each of the seven educators who became my patients was memorable in special ways. Two stand out.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMF students secure $5,000 grant for Farmington homeless shelter
Their exercise in grant-writing will help buoy a day program for shelter residents.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Approach college debt with caution or rue the consequences
Among them, you’ll likely have less freedom to take jobs of the “save the world” sort.
Posted inPolitics
Key Democrat requests tax returns from Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education pick
The billionaire nominee’s personal investments and significant political donations to conservative causes are likely to come up during her confirmation hearing today.
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Alfond foundation donates $1.5 million to Saint Joseph’s to boost nursing education
The grant will help fund the college’s Center for Nursing Excellence in Standish at a time when Maine faces a shortage of nurses in the workforce.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
What LePage’s tax plan would mean for you
The governor’s final effort to reduce the income tax follows previous rounds of tax cutting, including at the low end of the income spectrum.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Gov. Cuomo calls for free tuition at New York public colleges
The state governor’s Excelsior Scholarship program would provide free education for residents earning less than $125,000.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Media literacy is key to helping Maine students become responsible citizens
Making sure young people learn how to tell fact from fiction online should be a priority for Maine’s schools.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Multiple fiscal New Year’s Days create uncertainty for after-school programs
Running a good program depends not just on funding, but on being able to plan on that funding.