For over 40 years, Joe Rafferty has been there behind the scenes for his players, his students, his neighbors and, more recently, his constituents.
Maine schools
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Argument for school choice voucher program is flawed
Maine’s public schools should not be knocked by champions of a program our state does not need.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s let Maine parents decide how to spend on education
Arizona is leading the way with a voucher-style universal school choice program. Maine can do the same.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The snow day tradition should not be lost to Zoom
Want to build a snowman? I know I do.
Posted inTimes Record
Georgetown Working League offers scholarships
Applications are being accepted for 2023 Georgetown Working League scholarships. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be residents of Georgetown and must have been accepted or waitlisted at an accredited school for further advanced education (trade school, college or university). All adult residents, not just high school seniors, who fit the eligibility requirements […]
Posted inTimes Record
Williams-Cone Elementary competes in WinterKids Winter Games for first time
Sixteen elementary schools across Maine will compete for $30,000 in cash prizes as they face off in outdoor activities.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine home-school growth strong and persisting
Most of the students who began home-schooling during the pandemic are still home-schooling. There are several good reasons for that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How Maine can bridge workforce skills gap
While the state has already made some sensible investments in our students, we can do more.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: What if we were to teach dialogue in our schools?
Building the capacity for dialogue requires mutual respect, care, a deep sense of curiosity and the courage to speak up and to learn from others. We need more of all of these qualities.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Nation’s report card’ reveals more about state of education than about the pandemic
Other retired Maine educators and I believe we have a bigger problem: curricula that emphasize plowing forward with lessons even when the basic skills aren’t in place.