They agree with the university president that free speech must be protected, but voice concerns about safety during Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s appearance on campus.
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Maine teachers union open to talks on statewide contract idea
Gov. LePage says a minimum salary would benefit rural districts, but the state’s size and economic diversity present challenges.
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Maine Central Institute announces planned renovation of 59-year-old building at Pittsfield campus
The JR Cianchette Hall, which was built in 1958, will serve as the home of the campus’s visual and performing arts programs, school officials said.
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Business group seeks repeal of 3 percent education surcharge on high-income Mainers
Business groups say the tax surcharge endorsed by voters in November is limiting Maine’s competitiveness.
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Student group asks USM to disinvite conservative speaker
Rep. Lawrence Lockman, R-Amherst, who has been criticized for comments about gays, rape and abortion, is scheduled to lead a discussion on immigration.
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Skowhegan Planning Board approves downtown charter high school
The plan submitted by the Cornville Regional Charter School anticipates having students in class by August, but town officials have imposed stipulations about parking and transportation.
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ACLU says Lewiston schools fail to adequately serve some students
The group says students of color and students with disabilities aren’t adequately served.
Posted inCollege Connection, Uncategorized
To avoid fake news, forget reputation and go straight to the source
The shifting of standards of journalism to a more academic model might make it possible for anyone to be a fact-checker, for anyone to determine whether news is fake or real, James Cook writes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine senators on losing side in opposing DeVos nomination
Observers predict the education chief’s appointment will have little effect on Maine schools.