Only about 70 percent of high school freshmen in the United States end up graduating from a traditional high school program, according to the White House.
Kelley Bouchard
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Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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USM proposes 3 fewer schools or colleges
USM proposal for academic reorganization would reduce eight schools or colleges to five.
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NEA chief economist to speak at UNE
Richard Sims will speak on the future of education in the United States.
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Metro fare hikes delayed for public school students
Students who ride the Metro will continue paying 50 cents through the end of the school year.
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Facing cuts: ‘If we’re overstaffed, it’s not here’
A special education teacher at Longfellow Elementary never stops, often juggling several tasks at one time.
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Keeping count: Report could have big budget impact
An overhaul is proposed at a time when special ed costs $16 million a year.
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Special ed report could be force for change
Parents of Portland students agree that ‘there is a lack of defined leadership and consistency’ in special ed programs.
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Consultants defend findings on special ed
The report was based on the district’s own data, they tell the School Committee.
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Portland schools chief plans leadership shake-up
Jim Morse says his plan will focus on increasing staff accountability and student performance.
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Portland panel to meet with special ed. consultant
The School Committee is scheduled to meet with the authors of a controversial report that concluded the district could save $2.5 million on special education