L.D. 281, currently being debated in the Maine State House, would reallocate state education funding to give more money to districts that have suffered from big losses in taxable valuation.
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RSU 9, UMF collaboration gets students, aspiring educators excited about STEM
Through a UMaine Cooperative Extension program, UMF students are teaching science, technology, engineering and math skills in RSU 9 classrooms at no cost to the district.
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Augusta school board approves $29.6 million budget proposal
The package, which would rely on local taxes no more than last year’s school budget did, now awaits action by the City Council.
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Waterville students engage in farm-to-school vegetable taste testing
A FoodCorps service member is working at Albert S. Hall School to encourage healthful eating and living among students.
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Health reform needs to go further
From costs, to how care is provided, from our educational efforts, to who provides primary care, to reducing use of unnecessary technology and medications, the time is coming when we will shift toward a sustainable health care model, Carey Clark writes.
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Panel backs bill that would give Maine residents a break on student loans
The measure would offer interest-free loans to those who study STEM courses and go on to work in a related job in Maine.
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Augusta students urged to read for fun, future success at school’s first read-a-thon
Local volunteer readers, including city officials and business owners, stressed the importance of reading Tuesday at Hussey Elementary School.
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Madison to seek help from lawmakers to pay for education
Officials from the town of Madison and school district will meet with state lawmakers in Augusta Tuesday to discuss the possibility of state aid for education after the closure of Madison Paper Industries.
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MCI to compete at New England Drama Festival
Pittsfield school, runner-up in the Class B state finals, will compete in the New England festival after winner Lisbon High School opted out.
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Waterville Senior High School moves to gender-neutral graduation gowns
Members of the senior class voted Thursday to approve a change that eliminates different color gowns for girls and boys, instead everyone will wear purple.