As early childhood educators, we seek to provide the best possible care for Maine’s youngest children. And I can tell you that we put our hearts and souls into caring for children. We want to meet their needs, help them learn and grow, and see them thrive in our classrooms and programs. Now, by passing […]
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Support for education
People in Maine and the Maine Legislature value education, as would businesses that are considering a move to Maine. Mainers need to support a comprehensive educational system that enables all of our students to be prepared for life after they complete their formal education. In 2003, the state, through a referendum, established a goal of […]
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Lawmakers gun down bill that sought to arm more college students
AUGUSTA — House members shot down a proposal Tuesday that would have allowed people with concealed carry permits to carry their firearms on public colleges except in dorms and in entertainment facilities that post signs barring their possession. By a 90-56 vote, House members turned aside a plea by the measure’s sponsor who worried that […]
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LRTC director: Students with skills getting hired
AUBURN — On a recent afternoon at Evergreen Subaru, technician Bradley Healy, 19, was looking up at the bottom of a vehicle on a lift, pulling out the engine. Alex Allaire, 20, also works as a technician at the Auburn dealership. He’s not old enough to buy beer, but “I have a house,” he said. […]
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UMF, USM among four Maine colleges sharing $2M from Upward Bound
PORTLAND (AP) — Four Maine colleges and universities will receive more than $2.1 million in federal funding to help disadvantaged students pursue higher education. The money is coming through the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound program. The recipients are the University of Maine System, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Farmington and […]
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Lewiston schools plan public forum on social media
LEWISTON — In the aftermath of a teen suicide last week, school officials are trying to deduce what they could have done differently — and what they can do differently in the future. The Lewiston School Department on Friday announced a public forum scheduled for June 12 at the high school. The title of the […]
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Analysis: Maine budget negotiators remain far apart on school funding
A meeting Tuesday of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee showed just how far apart Democrats and Republicans are on education funding with a key deadline on the state’s two-year budget looming in less than a week. After closed-door partisan caucuses over the Memorial Day weekend, the committee met yesterday to take votes on agreed-upon items in […]
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Paul LePage to decide fate of truancy measure for youngest students
AUGUSTA — A measure that would let educators extend truancy enforcement rules to 5- and 6-year-old students enrolled in public school is heading to Gov. Paul LePage’s desk, where its fate is uncertain at best. The bill, which secured final passage Tuesday in a unanimous Senate vote, aims to ensure that enrolled youngsters show up […]
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Democrats threaten to shut down Maine government over school funding
With less than a month left before statutory adjournment, Democrats have threatened to shut down government if state funding for schools doesn’t reach 55 percent. Fifty-two Democratic and two independent House members, along with four Democratic senators, have signed a pact to oppose any budget bill that doesn’t have “a progressive and sustainable funding source […]
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Republicans say statewide teacher contract could aid rural districts
AUGUSTA (AP) — Bills to create a uniform teacher contract across the state are set for key committee votes. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says such an idea would help rural districts compete for teachers. Bills sponsored by GOP Reps. Matt Pouliot and Jeffrey Timberlake are set for work sessions Tuesday. Pouliot says his bill would […]