education

Published
June 15, 2017

Scarborough factions at odds over school budget again

Leaders in the dispute accuse each side of distorting details of a $47.4 million spending plan for the coming year that voters firmly rejected on Tuesday.
Published
June 12, 2017

UMaine System says more than $25 million in funding at risk in Trump budget plan

The losses could include at least $8.3 million in indirect costs for federal grants, as well as a half-dozen programs that could be cut or eliminated.
Published
June 11, 2017

Cynthia Dill: Aphorisms for alumni

A long list of advice for the class of 2017 to take with them when they go.
Published
June 10, 2017

Schools get poor grade for effort to minimize amount of trash

Hand dryers, washable or compostable food trays and recycling paper would be good first steps.
Published
June 6, 2017

Parents’ First Amendment suit seeks to allow disabled son to record school day

The Topsham couple says the boy can barely speak so the device could provide details of his education, but the district says the practice would cause problems.
Published
June 6, 2017

Another View: Tax surcharge would drive business from Maine

And more money for schools should come with reforms that ensure it goes to the right place.
Published
June 4, 2017

Our View: House Republicans snared in trap of their own making

Compromise on school funding is desperately needed to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown.
Published
June 1, 2017

Maine Voices: Program gives children the social and emotional skills needed to learn

Parents and others should support legislation that calls for exploring whether early childhood consultation could help the entire state.
Published
June 1, 2017

Maine House Republican leader: Education spending must be efficient, effective

The fragmented system should be reshaped so Maine can afford to fund it at the appropriate level.
Published
May 30, 2017

Our View: Schools shouldn’t drop efforts to improve meals

Kids should be developing good eating habits in the lunchroom, not reinforcing bad ones.