A fraternal triplet, he has drawn lessons in compassion and leadership from his unusual family situation.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
New York college offers bachelor’s degree in dog training
The four-year program in ‘canine training and management’ officially launches this fall at the university in Cobleskill.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: State budget should prioritize workforce development
Investing in Maine’s community colleges is a time-tested, financially sound way to increase the number of skilled workers in Maine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Public pre-K expansion worthy of support
Legislators should follow the Education Committee’s lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine’s early learners.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: SAT’s new ‘adversity score’ leaves people guessing
It’s unclear how the College Board will measure the disadvantages faced by each test-taker.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough picks retiring RSU 14 superintendent to fill interim position
The school board has appointed Sandy Prince to lead Scarborough schools for a year after he retires from the Windham-Raymond district in June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
York County Community College president retiring
Barbara Finklestein will retire at the end of June after five years as president of YCCC.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Use of restraint, seclusion means Maine schools are failing
An increase in extreme interventions is a clear sign that there’s neither the will nor the resources to deal with challenging behavior.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.