The Maine Charter Commission on Tuesday gave a green light to pre-kindergarten and high school programs, both to be located in Skowhegan, for the Cornville Regional Charter School.
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The power of protest still works
In this year’s political climate, we seem to want to silence many voices without actually listening, but history has shown us that protesting has real value in addressing social problems and inequality, Kim Carter writes.
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Auditor recommends Winthrop town, school officials cooperate to resolve $700,000 funding shortfall
Auditor Bruce Nadeau made those recommendations at a Town Council meeting Monday.
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RSU 18 cost sharing committee votes to keep formula as is
The split for the Oakland-based school district will stay at 75 percent property valuation, 25 percent student count, despite objections from Belgrade and Rome.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s public water utilities partner with state to fund lead testing at schools
Public water utilities can now conduct 10 free tests for each school they serve in an effort to ensure Maine children have clean drinking water.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
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Virginia school district weighs banning 2 classic books
Meanwhile, it pulls copies of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from classrooms and libraries.
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Students, robots compete at Hall-Dale High School in Farmingdale
The annual competition among schools statewide is intended to foster interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Glenn Cummings formally installed as USM president, after 17 months on the job: photos
Friday’s ceremony makes the former Maine House speaker the university’s first official president since 2012.
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Messalonskee takes first step toward districtwide track and field
The project has been talked about for 15 years, replacing but a grant and a donation of services are now helping it move forward.