The legislation, which is still being drafted, seeks to give graduates an incentive to work in STEM fields in Maine, filling a growing need.
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Maine lawmakers want to add money to K-12 budget
The Appropriations Committee will consider the Education Committee’s recommendation next week.
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Prize-winning Maine teacher returns to school and a celebration
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, is feted at the school after winning the Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
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USM spends $2 million on new ads and scholarships, but applications decline
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.