education
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Maine Voices: Desperately seeking change on the UMaine System board of trustees
I ask that Gov. Janet Mills devote more time than her recent predecessors have to choosing nominees to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees..
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
Maine Voices: High-quality early learning is a great way to reduce future crime
We are calling on state lawmakers to invest in high-quality early childhood education.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy
The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2019
Our View: Education must change to meet new challenges
Nontraditional students and 'disengaged youth' could fill today's and tomorrow's job openings – if the state of Maine commits itself to helping them.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
In a digital world, cursive whooshes back into the classroom
Teaching kids longhand isn't required in Maine, and while some have argued that keyboards make it obsolete, a growing number of schools are aiming for balance.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Commentary: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce
Early learning, especially for the economically disadvantaged, can make a crucial difference in getting kids ready to learn, leading to career success later in life.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
Our View: Maine minimum-wage hike eases child poverty
Children are already benefiting from the voter-approved law passed in 2016.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
Maine Voices: Start building a Maine future as America’s top remote workspace
The state should use its quality of life and other advantages over large, crowded cities to attract and retain the growing number of people who can work from home.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2019
Commentary: True happiness comes from balance, especially with technology
This Gen Z kid – like most – has the world in the palm of his hand, but he learns more by putting the phone down.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2018
Our View: Keep students working on Maine’s many snow days
State officials inexplicably shut the door on two districts' planned remote school day pilot project.
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