They call for an increased emphasis on the benefits of career and technical education that leads to good-paying jobs or college admission.
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Black mold found in Farmingdale classroom where teachers reported rashes
Two teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School say the rashes appeared during school hours on a hotter-than-normal day.
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Scarborough factions at odds over school budget again
Leaders in the dispute accuse each side of distorting details of a $47.4 million spending plan for the coming year that voters firmly rejected on Tuesday.
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UMaine System says more than $25 million in funding at risk in Trump budget plan
The losses could include at least $8.3 million in indirect costs for federal grants, as well as a half-dozen programs that could be cut or eliminated.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Aphorisms for alumni
A long list of advice for the class of 2017 to take with them when they go.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Schools get poor grade for effort to minimize amount of trash
Hand dryers, washable or compostable food trays and recycling paper would be good first steps.
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Parents’ First Amendment suit seeks to allow disabled son to record school day
The Topsham couple says the boy can barely speak so the device could provide details of his education, but the district says the practice would cause problems.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Tax surcharge would drive business from Maine
And more money for schools should come with reforms that ensure it goes to the right place.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: House Republicans snared in trap of their own making
Compromise on school funding is desperately needed to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Program gives children the social and emotional skills needed to learn
Parents and others should support legislation that calls for exploring whether early childhood consultation could help the entire state.