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Maine Voices: College prep focus drove democratic ideal from our schools

March 23, 2019March 22, 2019

U.S. schools must place more importance on that ideal – that each student has dignity and worth – than on college placement.

Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta school board approves increased budget

by Keith Edwards March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Board members, before Wednesday’s vote, added $60,000 to the proposed school budget to hire a technology integrator.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Gov. Mills’ budget raises concerns about unsustainable taxes and spending

by Adam Crepeau Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2019March 19, 2019

There’s little room in the $8 billion-plus proposal to accommodate the unexpected.

Nation & World

Scandal lays bare stress of elite college admissions process

by JOCELYN GECKER and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press March 16, 2019

Officials say parents have spent anywhere from $200,000 to $6.5 million to guarantee their children’s admission.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Maine students, parents outraged over college admissions scandal

by Ray Routhier March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

While many understood that the process favored wealthier students, few realized the extent to which the playing field was tilted in the alleged multimillion-dollar scheme.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Temperatures are rising, and so are our youth

by Susan Atkinson and Ryan Reed Special to the Press Herald March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.

Maine, Politics, Schools and Education

Bill to set $40,000 minimum salary for teachers endorsed by divided committee

by Noel K. Gallagher March 13, 2019March 14, 2019

Majority Democrats on the Legislature’s education committee support the measure, which would raise the base wage to $40,000 and taper state funding over three years.