Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.
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Winthrop school officials considering district consolidation choices
The chairwoman of the School Committee stressed the need for more research before any proposals can be made.
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Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration
At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those ‘from away’ who share a love of America.
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Govs. McKernan, Baldacci: ‘Yes’ vote on Question 5 will help schools prepare state’s future leaders
Investing in community colleges is key if Maine intends to remedy its skilled-labor shortage.
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Ruling lets Obama-era policy on student loan forgiveness take effect
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had delayed the regulation regarding for-profit colleges that defrauded students.
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Even with incentives, Maine school districts struggling to get bus drivers on board
The steps they’ve taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.
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Lewiston, Auburn high schools return to traditional grading
The schools had switched to proficiency-based grading on a scale of 1 to 4, but parents complained.
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New Sanford High School – the priciest yet – due to open Wednesday
The $100 million school replaces an overcrowded building that was nearly 50 years old.
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Site work for new Bath high school underway
Construction the $74 million school for students from Bath, Arrowsic, Woolwich and Phippsburg is slated to begin in March and finish by the fall of 2020.
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Teachers’ group sues student loan servicer Navient
The American Federation of Teachers says Navient failed to guide borrowers through a loan forgiveness program.