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Schools and Education

Published
March 25, 2015

Maranacook students take part in Operation Breaking Stereotypes program

The teens from Readfield, Manchester and other local communities say they learned about other faiths and cultures from around the world.
Published
March 25, 2015

Former candidate Eliot Cutler to lead creation of UMaine System graduate school

Plans for the Alfond Professional and Graduate Center call for combining law and business programs on the USM campus in Portland.
Published
March 24, 2015

Maine plans to offer interest-free loans to draw more science and technology students

The legislation, which is still being drafted, seeks to give graduates an incentive to work in STEM fields in Maine, filling a growing need.
Published
March 23, 2015

Maine lawmakers want to add money to K-12 budget

The Appropriations Committee will consider the Education Committee's recommendation next week.
Published
March 20, 2015

Prize-winning Maine teacher returns to school and a celebration

Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, is feted at the school after winning the Varkey Foundation's $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

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Published
March 20, 2015

USM spends $2 million on new ads and scholarships, but applications decline

Incoming school President Harvey Kesselman says he expects 'some upticks' in enrollment by the fall of 2016.
Published
March 19, 2015

Maine’s Tech Night sparks student interest in IT

The event was hosted by the Maine Office of Information Technology and featured demonstrations by state departments.
Published
March 18, 2015

Mt. Blue superintendent says district looking for savings

Superintendent Tom Ward said the district is trying to soften the budget increase to less than last year's 4.3 percent hike.
Published
March 18, 2015

Augusta school board OKs leasing student computers

The decision is expected to close a $331,000 budget gap, although the budget is subject to City Council approval.
Published
March 16, 2015

Cornville students take academic lessons from mushing

As part of the Cornville charter school's efforts to integrate outdoor activities with academics, the Iditarod dogsled races are providing a way to learn traditional subjects.