Instead, we should finally pass a state budget that fully funds revenue sharing and aid to local schools.
education
Posted inNew England, News
Massachusetts House budget puts off decisions on taxes, sports betting
House Democratic leaders have unveiled a $42.7 billion state budget that proposes additional spending on education but pumps the brakes on calls for new taxes and the legalization of sports betting.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Students aren’t the only ones who’d benefit from stricter vaccine rules
A third-grade teacher who has MS now risks contracting diseases against which he cannot be vaccinated.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Felicity Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme
The sweeping college admissions cheating scam has ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation’s most selective universities.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Students in pilot project show how to bring Mainers together
With Operation Breaking Stereotypes, students with different backgrounds prove we can be one Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine cities need local-option sales tax
Communities like Portland, which face unique demands, should be allowed to raise revenue in different ways.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland hires new assistant superintendent of schools
Aaron Townsend is taking over from Jeanne Crocker, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Documentary shows how we’re dealing with ‘problem kids’ all wrong
‘The Kids We Lose’ airs Thursday night on Maine Public.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine and in Washington, student lending practices need oversight
Borrowers are getting buried by rising costs and compounding fees.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland finance officials get first look at proposed school budget
The district’s $118 million spending plan would increase the school part of the tax rate by 5.4%.