Specific and effective engagement with students and parents calls for a whole lot of outside help.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
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Maine Voices: The Irish abortion rights experience gives me hope
Ireland’s campaign for access to abortion leaned heavily on stories told by Irish women. Let’s take note of that.
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Maine Voices: How a native New Yorker found her calling in Maine
Since 1979, the state has nurtured my intellect in ways unimaginable prior to moving here.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Remember what American greatness looks like
It’s getting harder and harder to imagine the U.S. united in the face of a common enemy, as we were on this day 21 years ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: The metric of success that matters most to me
On the cusp of turning 30, I’m reflecting on what my dad had to say about room for improvement.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Education will be key to upholding our democracy
I see the demonization of teachers as part of a wider, more self-serving plan by the Republican Party,
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: It makes sense for us to endorse questions, not candidates
This election cycle, we’ve decided it’s better to present our perspective on the people running than to tell readers how to vote for them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: More effort must be made to protect children in state care
Meaningful reform of the state’s Office of Child and Family Services will require input from people who have firsthand experience of its workings.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Closing schools should be the last option in a pandemic
Education losses might have been justified if it could be shown remote learning saved children’s lives. It can’t.