education
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Maine Voices: Assessment tests set up special education students for failure
The state evaluates and reports on youth with disabilities in a way that is developmentally inappropriate and fails to speak to their learning needs.
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PublishedMay 1, 2019
Commentary: Keep public school options open for Maine children
Caps on the number of and enrollment at charter institutions would restrict opportunities to learn.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Topsham area losing 3rd school board member in less than 3 months
Matthew Drewette-Card says he is stepping down because of family and work responsibilities.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Students fear Bates will become ‘playground for elites,’ but college defends its cost
Students call for administrators to cancel a planned 3.4% increase in the price tag for the next academic year.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Public schools in southern Maine explore vegan options
From Falmouth to Kittery, schools plan to improve their vegan and vegetarian options next fall.
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PublishedApril 23, 2019
Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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PublishedApril 21, 2019
The Reutilizer: Ruth’s Reusable Resources takes old office supplies and puts them into classrooms all over New England
In its 25th year, the nonprofit reuses office supplies that would otherwise be thrown out by corporations and big box stores and stocks them in a building where teachers can shop for vital supplies that their schools can't afford.
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PublishedApril 21, 2019
Maine Voices: Students don’t get commencement guidance when they really need it
Advice to those starting college: Reach out to faculty, lean on your advisers, talk to career-services staff and be flexible.
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PublishedApril 20, 2019
Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages
In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that's putting consumer solvency at risk.
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Jim Fossel: Republicans missing chance to shape sensible policy on inequality
Bipartisan progress has been made in criminal justice reform – expanding school choice and simplifying the tax code would also appeal to a wide swath of voters.
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