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Schools and Education

Published
January 9, 2014

Early education, teacher pay priorities for Maine Legislature’s Education Committee

Members will also examine a report urging changes to the state’s school-funding formula.
Published
January 6, 2014

In-state tuition considered for those in N.H. illegally

The bill is being voted on by the state House this month.
Published
January 6, 2014

LePage wants Rier as permanent chief of education

James Rier has held the job since October, when previous commissioner Stephen Bowen left.
Published
January 5, 2014

A Maine ski school earns its reputation  for churning out well-rounded Olympians

Carrabassett Valley Academy students learn to embrace uphill and downhill challenges.
Published
January 4, 2014

New wing of South Portland High embracing technology

Smart boards and innovative construction techniques abound in the addition, which opens to students Monday.

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Published
January 3, 2014

Schools win battle against lunch portion limits

The Agriculture Department removes the meat and grain limits for good.
Published
December 22, 2013

Chances of casino funds benefiting schools rise

Lawmakers take steps to avoid diversions of gambling revenue such as last spring’s raid by Gov. LePage to close a budget gap.
Published
December 22, 2013

Songwriters pushing choral music that accentuates the Maine accent

Two former teachers aim to preserve Maine’s old ways through new songs for school groups.
Published
December 19, 2013

Vote set on Standish school district withdrawal study

Voters will decide next month whether to hire consultants to explore leaving SAD 6.
Published
December 16, 2013

School withdrawal issue goes to Freeport voters Tuesday

If the vote is successful, a committee would begin negotiating the district’s future.