Caps on the number of and enrollment at charter institutions would restrict opportunities to learn.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Topsham area losing 3rd school board member in less than 3 months
Matthew Drewette-Card says he is stepping down because of family and work responsibilities.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates students fear college will become ‘playground for elites’
Students call for administrators to cancel planned 3.4% hike in price tag for the next academic year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Public schools in Southern Maine explore vegan options
From Falmouth to Kittery, schools plan to improve their vegan and vegetarian options next fall.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Students don’t get commencement guidance when they really need it
Advice to those starting college: Reach out to faculty, lean on your advisers, talk to career-services staff and be flexible.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages
In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that’s putting consumer solvency at risk.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans missing chance to shape sensible policy on inequality
Bipartisan progress has been made in criminal justice reform – expanding school choice and simplifying the tax code would also appeal to a wide swath of voters.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Local-option tax the wrong solution to Maine communities’ funding challenges
Instead, we should finally pass a state budget that fully funds revenue sharing and aid to local schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Winthrop students learn how words turn into pages during reading, writing project
Eighth-graders get immersive writing experience and guidance from Shannon Parker, author of “The Rattled Bones.”