A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
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RSU 16 – A happy marriage
Superintendent Tina Meserve says a consolidated school district is working for students of Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland – and it saves money for taxpayers, too.
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Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
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Lake George project brings community service, classroom lessons together
Students from Skowhegan’s Marti Stevens Learning Center are finding things to do in an eight-week program at Lake George Regional Park.
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BMX riders bring anti-bullying message to Anson school
Students at Garret Schenck Elementary School participated in an anti-bullying conversation and bike tricks Thursday afternoon.
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Crossing guards to be brought back to two Augusta locations
The school board restored the positions after a special meeting at which it listed to parents’ and crossing guards’ concerns.
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UMF to hold Ebola round table Friday
The Friday afternoon discussion includes university experts who will talk about the social, economic and political implications of the epidemic.
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Augusta board to take public input on crossing guards
The Board of Education also will consider door-to-door dropoff for prekindergarten and kindergarten students.
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Capping a long debate, trustees cut three programs at USM
University system trustees decide to phase out two majors and a graduate program as they work to close budget gaps.
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Maine university officials urge legislators to boost funding
University of Maine System trustees might have to increase tuition rates if no additional state money is forthcoming, one UMaine official said.