education
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Law enforcement officers teach class to gain perspective, build trust with youth
The program is part of a statewide initiative launched by U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Truancy law may soon cover Maine’s youngest students
After falling short after vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage the last 2 sessions, legislators this year are likely to push through a measure to extend truancy laws to 5- and 6-year-olds enrolled in school.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms
Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Orono-based tech startup CourseStorm receives $1.2 million investment
The fast-growing company produces class registration software for learning institutions, community programs and other organizations.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Committee backs hybrid plan to expand pre-K in Portland schools
The school board's curriculum committee recommends 'Pathway 2," which would add five pre-K classrooms in district buildings and four more at community partner sites.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Commentary: Schools’ process in sex assault cases must be fair to both sides
The ACLU encourages Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to shape reform that protects the rights of the accused and the accuser.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Letter to the editor: It’s not our job to tell others what not to read
State Rep. Amy Bradstreet Arata's measure requiring advance notice of sexually explicit content in the classroom is an affront to individual liberty.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Our View: Waterville program shows how to leave no child behind
The Sharon Abrams Teen Parent School helps young mothers graduate at an impressive rate.
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