Janet Yellen cites data showing that most student borrowers who complete a degree find work that allows them to keep up with interest and eventually pay off the principal.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Students can run themselves ragged with homework, tests, applications
A high-stress school environment can feel like much too much for teens – especially seniors.
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Kids’ bodies, minds and spirits need time outside
Sending kids outdoors is vital to their health and well-being.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Just because your garden sleeps in winter doesn’t mean you should
Winter is the time to take a gardening class.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Trump administration expected to spur creation of more Maine charter schools
His nominee for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, is a champion of charter schools and voucher programs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland parents tell city, school officials school bond can’t wait
They want the city to fully fund a $60 million bond to upgrade four elementary schools in Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another view: A hero’s departure brings back memory of morning long ago
During the Cold War, astronaut John Glenn showed us that we didn’t need to be afraid of the future.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine needs permanent education commissioner
Gov. LePage should put aside his differences with the Legislature and tap ex-SAD 51 chief Robert Hasson for the post.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Now is the time for all Maine schools to test their water
Mandating that buildings using municipal systems undergo checks may be the only way to ensure students’ safety.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk students build tiny vessel, prepare to let it go – across the ocean
They’re hoping the self-steering boat, powered solely by wind and currents and equipped with sensors and a camera, will find its way to Ireland.