He overlooks the hierarchy that hinders the system’s responsiveness to workforce development needs.
education
Lewiston High students receive $113,000 ‘restorative practices’ grant
The money will be used to create a new position at the school to decrease detentions and turn disciplinary cases into ‘teaching moments.’
Man with Maine ties helps lead charge against Harvard’s admissions policy
A part-time South Thomaston resident uses funds from his nonprofits to mount lawsuits over universities’ race-based considerations.
George Will: Why cleaning up college basketball will never be a slam-dunk
With more than $700 million in TV money to be passed around, the system is just too compromised.
Police probe allegations that teacher at Freeport High ‘sexted’ with student
Police and school officials confirm the investigation but decline to provide details about the accusations or the teacher.
Commentary: BIW workers continue to be the best shipbuilders in the world
But a skilled workforce remains the key to our future, just as it is for all businesses in Maine.
Portland schools again cut back request to city for maintenance funding
The request comes one week after voters passed a $64.3 million bond to renovate four schools that deteriorated because of years of deferred upkeep.
Maine Girls’ Academy to add middle school in the fall
The private Portland school hopes to enroll 15 to 18 students in grades 7 and 8 for a start.
Maine Voices: To prevent bullying, communicate and encourage in-person friendships
Nearly 43 percent of children have been bullied online, according to a recent Harris Poll.
Three Maine schools unanimously approved for charter extensions
Baxter and Fiddlehead are renewed for 10 years, and Harpswell for five years, all by 5-0 commission votes.