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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
DeVos puts school choice at the top of new set of education priorities
The goals guiding states, schools and universities competing for federal money are a way education secretaries can move policy in a direction they desire.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2017
Colleges, and their students, must adapt to a rapidly changing world
But most institutions of higher learning are teaching the same old way and charging more for it.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2017
New group aims to boost post-secondary education in Maine
MaineSpark's goal is that 60 percent of adult Mainers will achieve some form of training beyond high school by 2025.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2017
Maine scores appear stable in latest round of standardized testing
Math scores, however, still reflect only 39 percent of students test at grade level.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2017
Saint Joseph’s College food institute launched with $4 million in funding
The institute is dedicated to developing Maine's food and beverage industry and creating new educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for students.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2017
Maine school districts offer incentives to get drivers on the bus
A chronic lack of bus drivers, which has gotten worse in recent years, is prompting districts to provide free training, bonuses and guaranteed work weeks with medical and dental benefits.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2017
State Department of Education makes push for regionalization
School districts are participating in regional grant projects this year, as they test the options that could lead to becoming regional service centers.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2017
Maine still has openings for teachers, but vocational schools look at increasing student numbers
Gov. Paul LePage made the claim that vocational training was more necessary than traditional education, but career-oriented learning appears to be on the rise in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2017
Westbrook students returning to 2 schools amid construction projects
District officials are working to minimize disruptions from renovations and additions at the middle school and Saccarappa Elementary for the next year or more.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2017
Thomas College internship program connects students to community
The executive director of the new Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation wants students to get experience earlier to create a stronger tie with central Maine.
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