Saying the jobs are in demand and high-paying, the community college in Auburn will offer two-year degree programs in the trades beginning this fall.
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Maine Voices: Skowhegan mascot debate a teaching moment for our youth
It’s our chance to show our children that nobody should be treated as less than human.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland looks to close Bayside school, distribute special education throughout district
The district’s staff says the new ‘Breathe’ program would better serve students who need support and on-site help but don’t need to be in a day program.
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UMaine Farmington announces $3.2 million gift from 2 anonymous donors
The university says it will use the gift to create and expand programs that provide scholarships, add graduate school offerings and improve student life on campus.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
House Democrats plan to put education secretary under microscope
Among the issues Democrats plan to scrutinize her over is her overhaul of campus sexual assault rules and rollback of regulations on for-profit colleges.
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Dorchester Day helps inner-city youth get close to nature
Once a year, 150 Boston kids learn to learn to ski and snowboard at Shawnee Peak. For many, the great outdoors is its own adventure.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
In a digital world, cursive whooshes back into the classroom
Teaching kids longhand isn’t required in Maine, and while some have argued that keyboards make it obsolete, a growing number of schools are aiming for balance.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Mills nominates Brunswick school administrator to be Maine’s education chief
Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.
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Court upholds ruling to let Arundel middle schoolers attend Thornton Academy
The private school and several Arundel parents had sued the RSU 21 board after it voted to stop paying for students to attend its middle school instead of a public school within the district.