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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Time to cut down on unlimited swipes in college dining halls

by Darron Collins Special to the Telegram November 18, 2018November 16, 2018

The caloric intake at some schools must compare to that of many small, impoverished nations.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Augusta school board rejects adding religious holidays to calendar

by Keith Edwards November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

Despite community support for the proposed new policy, school board members said educators already work to accommodate students and the calendar is already full of events.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough superintendent’s job on the line after voters stack school board with critics

by Kelley Bouchard November 7, 2018November 8, 2018

Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.

Op-eds, Opinion

Professor: Maine law forces me to accept union misrepresentation

by Jonathan Reisman Special to the Press Herald November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

I remain at odds with the state and national affiliates over significant matters of public policy.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Maine’s first virtual charter school gets 5-year renewal

by Noel K. Gallagher November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

But officials deny a request from Maine Connections Academy to expand into new grades and lift an enrollment cap.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

State delays release of new school testing results

by Noel K. Gallagher November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

New English, math and SAT scores were briefly posted on the internet Monday, but Maine Department of Education officials took them down, saying they wanted more time to verify the results.