An educator says credit really belongs to the person who bought into what they were peddling in the classroom.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Skowhegan mascot debate a teaching moment for our youth
It’s our chance to show our children that nobody should be treated as less than human.
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Commentary: Democrats’ economic proposals tilted to benefit the young
They would do so at the expense of older Americans, and are a radical departure from the past and current model.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland looks to close Bayside school, distribute special education throughout district
The district’s staff says the new ‘Breathe’ program would better serve students who need support and on-site help but don’t need to be in a day program.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine Farmington announces $3.2 million gift from 2 anonymous donors
The university says it will use the gift to create and expand programs that provide scholarships, add graduate school offerings and improve student life on campus.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
House Democrats plan to put education secretary under microscope
Among the issues Democrats plan to scrutinize her over is her overhaul of campus sexual assault rules and rollback of regulations on for-profit colleges.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Test fee leaves high-achieving, low-income students behind
Maine high schoolers are on an uneven playing field when it comes to Advanced Placement exams.
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Maine Observer: Educator sees woodpile as barometer of school year
It starts with 175 school days, stacked up tidily like so many cords of logs.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Dorchester Day helps inner-city youth get close to nature
Once a year, 150 Boston kids learn to learn to ski and snowboard at Shawnee Peak. For many, the great outdoors is its own adventure.
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Maine Voices: The arts and humanities are pivotal for Maine’s economic future
Graduates will require a multidisciplinary knowledge base that enables them to integrate their learning.