education
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PublishedMay 12, 2019
Young and on their own in Maine
An invisible trend, fed by an affordable housing crisis and opioid epidemic, has led to a record high in homeless students – and a 227 percent spike in children without a guardian.
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PublishedMay 11, 2019
Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Bill to raise starting salaries for teachers passes Legislature
LD 898 proposes raising the minimum salary of certified K-12 teachers to $40,000 a year.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Portland school board selects contractor for Lyseth School renovation
Hardypond Construction of Portland is the low bidder at $14.5 million but that's $2.8 million over estimates because of a combination of factors in the construction market.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Maine Voices: How to really establish free speech on campus
College administrators could end anti-free speech disruptions, but since they won't, we need to teach students to stand up against bullies.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide
The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Education chief says teacher strikes ‘ultimately hurt kids’
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she thinks labor disputes should be handled outside the classroom.
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PublishedMay 5, 2019
What makes the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Maine the No. 2 high school in the nation?
National recognition from U.S. News & World Report spotlights an educational hidden gem in remote northern Maine.
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PublishedMay 4, 2019
Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote 'solarizing' the city's schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Maine Voices: Teachers of color will help new Mainers achieve
Immigrant students need mentors and role models and adults need alternative pathways to credentialing.
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