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Schools and Education

Published
February 10, 2017

USM student leaders to remain neutral about lawmaker’s speech on ‘Alien Invasion’

They agree with the university president that free speech must be protected, but voice concerns about safety during Rep. Lawrence Lockman's appearance on campus.
Published
February 10, 2017

Maine teachers union open to talks on statewide contract idea

Gov. LePage says a minimum salary would benefit rural districts, but the state's size and economic diversity present challenges.
Published
February 9, 2017

Business group seeks repeal of 3 percent education surcharge on high-income Mainers

Business groups say the tax surcharge endorsed by voters in November is limiting Maine's competitiveness.
Published
February 8, 2017

Student group asks USM to disinvite conservative speaker

Rep. Lawrence Lockman, R-Amherst, who has been criticized for comments about gays, rape and abortion, is scheduled to lead a discussion on immigration.
Published
February 8, 2017

ACLU says Lewiston schools fail to adequately serve some students

The group says students of color and students with disabilities aren't adequately served.

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Published
February 7, 2017

Maine senators on losing side in opposing DeVos nomination

Observers predict the education chief's appointment will have little effect on Maine schools.
Published
February 6, 2017

UNE receives solid grades from two leading credit-rating firms

Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings both issued their first-ever ratings for the Maine-based private university.
Published
February 5, 2017

Charter school hoping to occupy old court building in Skowhegan

The Cornville Regional Charter School aims to be the first pre-K through grade 12 charter school in Maine.
Published
February 4, 2017

Marijuana is still illegal, as far as Maine’s colleges and universities are concerned

The schools, like most in states that have legalized recreational pot, feel compelled to follow federal law and not run the risk of losing millions in funding.
Published
February 3, 2017

After-school class a hit with Massachusetts middle-schoolers

The students learn to read music, then transcribe it in a computer program.