education
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PublishedMay 24, 2019
Another View: SAT’s new ‘adversity score’ leaves people guessing
It's unclear how the College Board will measure the disadvantages faced by each test-taker.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Scarborough picks retiring RSU 14 superintendent to fill interim position
The school board has appointed Sandy Prince to lead Scarborough schools for a year after he retires from the Windham-Raymond district in June.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
York County Community College president retiring
Barbara Finklestein will retire at the end of June after five years as president of YCCC.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
Our View: Use of restraint, seclusion means Maine schools are failing
An increase in extreme interventions is a clear sign that there's neither the will nor the resources to deal with challenging behavior.
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PublishedMay 13, 2019
Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites 'clear and troubling trends' in schools' use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Young and on their own in Maine
An invisible trend, fed by an affordable housing crisis and opioid epidemic, has led to a record high in homeless students – and a 227 percent spike in children without a guardian.
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PublishedMay 11, 2019
Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Bill to raise starting salaries for teachers passes Legislature
LD 898 proposes raising the minimum salary of certified K-12 teachers to $40,000 a year.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Portland school board selects contractor for Lyseth School renovation
Hardypond Construction of Portland is the low bidder at $14.5 million but that's $2.8 million over estimates because of a combination of factors in the construction market.
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