Incoming school President Harvey Kesselman says he expects ‘some upticks’ in enrollment by the fall of 2016.
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Maine’s Tech Night sparks student interest in IT
The event was hosted by the Maine Office of Information Technology and featured demonstrations by state departments.
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Mt. Blue superintendent says district looking for savings
Superintendent Tom Ward said the district is trying to soften the budget increase to less than last year’s 4.3 percent hike.
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Augusta school board OKs leasing student computers
The decision is expected to close a $331,000 budget gap, although the budget is subject to City Council approval.
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Cornville students take academic lessons from mushing
As part of the Cornville charter school’s efforts to integrate outdoor activities with academics, the Iditarod dogsled races are providing a way to learn traditional subjects.
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Global Teacher Prize winner from Maine reflects on win
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, reiterated her pledge to give every penny of the $1 million prize to the school
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UMaine System finds way to freeze in-state tuition for fourth straight year
Trustees rely on higher state aid and reserve funds to make the freeze possible. Maine is the only state to have no tuition increases, adjusted for inflation, in the past five years.
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Global Teacher Prize winner from Maine reflects on award
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, reiterates her pledge to give every penny of the $1 million prize to the school.
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Maine State Spelling Bee: Meet the competitors
Champions from 15 Maine counties will compete for the chance to represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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USM trustees keep options open for ‘white houses’ on Portland campus
President David Flanagan says the university should consider holding on to the land while selling or leasing the seven single-family residential homes.