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Schools and Education

Published
January 27, 2016

McAuliffe touches future as her students teach

Thirty years after Christa McAuliffe perished in the space shuttle Challenger disaster, some remain inspired by her.
Published
January 27, 2016

Colby College buys fifth building as plans for The Concourse come together

The college's Waterville downtown revitalization effort is boosted by an alumnus purchase of two buildings on Main Street, as well as the city's impending sale of part of the parking lot to the college.
Published
January 26, 2016

A few ‘don’ts’ for a new writer

In honor of Ezra Pound, Kim Carter has a few writing tips for new writers.
Published
January 25, 2016

UMaine System trustees approve two-year international high school at USM

Foreign students would live on the Gorham campus, take entry-level classes and graduate with two years of college credit.
Published
January 24, 2016

Artists from Maine, Ecuador combine efforts for UMA exhibit

Artists from each place finished art from artists in the other place to make statements about sustainability and biodiversity.

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Published
January 24, 2016

Trustees back idea of adding USM’s Muskie School to proposed graduate center

Eliot Cutler outlines the advantages as he updates the board on the business plan for the center, which initially was going to house only business and law degree programs.
Published
January 24, 2016

Maine Families Network using technology to reach out to families

The nonprofit organization formed after the closure of Augusta educational toy store hopes to open an online shop.
Published
January 22, 2016

Brains vs. blizzards: Harvard students take on snow removal

After consulting with the university's maintenance staff, engineering students devise a freeze-resistant doormat, an icicle cutter and a rooftop snowblower.
Published
January 21, 2016

Feds award UMA nearly $400,000 to help low-income students

The money is expected to create two new staff positions to help support student success initiatives.
Published
January 20, 2016

Legislative panel declines to drop Common Core standards in math, English

Members want to retain those criticized learning goals while enhancing reviews and public input. They also reject delaying new assessment tests for a year.