education
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Dorchester Day helps inner-city youth get close to nature
Once a year, 150 Boston kids learn to learn to ski and snowboard at Shawnee Peak. For many, the great outdoors is its own adventure.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2019
Maine Voices: The arts and humanities are pivotal for Maine’s economic future
Graduates will require a multidisciplinary knowledge base that enables them to integrate their learning.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2019
Our View: For football, 8 could be more than enough
Creating two divisions for smaller teams is a smart response to dwindling rosters at Maine schools.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine's new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers' agenda calls for more state spending.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Maine Voices: Desperately seeking change on the UMaine System board of trustees
I ask that Gov. Janet Mills devote more time than her recent predecessors have to choosing nominees to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees..
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
Maine Voices: High-quality early learning is a great way to reduce future crime
We are calling on state lawmakers to invest in high-quality early childhood education.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy
The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2019
Our View: Education must change to meet new challenges
Nontraditional students and 'disengaged youth' could fill today's and tomorrow's job openings – if the state of Maine commits itself to helping them.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
In a digital world, cursive whooshes back into the classroom
Teaching kids longhand isn't required in Maine, and while some have argued that keyboards make it obsolete, a growing number of schools are aiming for balance.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Commentary: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce
Early learning, especially for the economically disadvantaged, can make a crucial difference in getting kids ready to learn, leading to career success later in life.
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