education
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Maine students, parents outraged over college admissions scandal
While many understood that the process favored wealthier students, few realized the extent to which the playing field was tilted in the alleged multimillion-dollar scheme.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Bill to set $40,000 minimum salary for teachers endorsed by divided committee
Majority Democrats on the Legislature's education committee support the measure, which would raise the base wage to $40,000 and taper state funding over three years.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
The View From Here: There’s not much room for compromise between the parties anymore
Even in 'odd' years, powerful political forces drive elected officials away from common ground.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Our View: Skowhegan-area school board right to retire nickname
Regardless of anyone's intent, the sports teams' name was offensive and hurtful and had to go.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Old Scarborough schoolhouse targeted for restoration, renewed community importance
Built before 1854, the Beech Ridge School once was a neighborhood center for families who lived in the more rural, western section of Scarborough.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
South Portland council considers first flavored tobacco ban in Maine
A proposed ban on candy-flavored tobacco liquids used in e-cigarettes comes after a vape shop opened last fall across from Mahoney Middle School.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief
For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2019
Commentary: Don’t make it harder to access Maine’s popular charter schools
Arbitrary proposed caps on enrollment and the number of institutions would separate families from innovative learning opportunities.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
Greenlight Maine launches new show for collegiate entrepreneurs
Collegiate Challenge will feature college student entrepreneurs competing for a grand prize of $25,000.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
Court rules Education Secretary can’t delay Obama-era special education rules
The rules, which were supposed to have taken effect in 2018, were designed to ensure children of color are not disproportionately punished or sent to special-education classrooms.
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