Augusta still is setting up its program; Oakland and Waterville have had school resource officers for at least 15 years and say they help keep teens out of the criminal justice system.
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Maine scores higher than national average on ‘Nation’s Report Card’
A dip in the state’s score from last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress test reflects a national trend.
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Jackman area voters to consider school budget in 4th referendum
The proposed $2.22 million budget represents an increase of 3.6 percent from the 2014-2015 school budget and includes salaries for two new teachers.
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Zombie apocalypse aid and other scholarships with a spooky flare
For most college students, financial aid dollars come from submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA. The FAFSA helps determine whether students are eligible for government and school loans, grants and work-study programs. It’s recommended that all students file the FASFA, regardless of income or age. However, financial aid options don’t […]
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Two groups pitch charter school proposals to Maine commission
Snow Pond Arts Academy would be a performing arts high school in Sidney, and Acadia Academy would open a pre-K-through-sixth-grade charter school in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
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Pittsfield Chinese eatery offers ‘special’ Asian menu for boarding students
Kwong Lee restaurant feeds homesick international students at Maine Central Institute with ‘a little bit of memory.’
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Unity College students helping Winslow residents look at solid waste problem
Students helped the town develop a 14-question survey to gauge public interest to switching to a pay-as-you-throw and curbside recycling programs.
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Maine Virtual Academy celebrates opening in Augusta
As of Tuesday, the enrollment in the online charter school was 288, up from 277 on Oct. 1.
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Thomas College seeks to educate ‘new type of teacher’ through Center for Innovation in Education
The private college says it’s the first in the state to offer education students training in proficiency-based education and technology teaching.
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Salt documentary school, Maine College of Art proceed in partnership talks
Save Salt members are ‘encouraged’ that MECA’s leadership seems willing to listen to alumni’s concerns.