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Maine Ranked Among America's Best States for Public Schools
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) It's good news for Maine families and teachers alike. According to a new report, the Pine Tree State boasts one of the top school systems in the nation. WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published its annual report on…...
We’re investigating Maine’s education freefall and seeking solutions
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1300+ words) In a state that once led the nation in math and reading test scores, a concerning decline in the past decade is revealing cracks in the education system. Credit: Leela Stockley / BDN Composite; Kim Higgins / BDN Maine was once among…...
What are your experiences with Maine’s education system?
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (166+ words) Callie Ferguson is the deputy investigative editor and a reporter for Maine Focus, the BDN's investigations and enterprise team. Her reporting often focuses on Maine’s criminal justice system. She joined the inaugural class of the New York Times' local investigations…...
HR 1 jeopardizes Maine’s budget with expensive cost shifts
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (404+ words) Blogs HR 1 jeopardizes Maine’s budget with expensive cost shifts The Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” (HR 1) gave massive tax cuts to wealthy households and large corporations. The cuts are partially paid for by cutting $295 billion from SNAP over the next ten…...
Decline in student enrollment rates continue to challenge Maine schools
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (358+ words) GLENBURN -- Experts say fewer births are driving a drop in Maine's student enrollment and have been for years. As student enrollment numbers continue to decline, more Maine schools are being forced to close, consolidate or shift educational priorities. "Those are…...
Editorial: Best to address school formula sooner than later
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (453+ words) Members of the Tolsia High School Class of 2026 conduct a Senior Walk at Fort Gay PK-8 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Democratic Party members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, few in number as they are, want Gov. Patrick Morrisey to…...
Increase workforce housing in Maine, support community schools | Opinion
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (24+ words) Our students have lagged nationally due to consolidation of small schools, growing class sizes and growing distance from families. We can turn this around....
Restoring funding for Congressionally mandated education programs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) By continuing to use this website, you agree to our use of cookies. As a result, substantial amounts of funding that Congress directed be used for education research, data collection, special education studies, regional education laboratories, and other statutory programs…...
Gov. Mills to decide on Maine school choice tax credit program
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) Sinclair Cares is partnering with Feeding America for "Summer Hunger Relief." TNND's Angela Brown explains the crucial partnership. PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine Governor Janet Mills has not yet decided whether the state will opt into a new federal tax credit program…...
Local control is holding education back in Maine | Opinion
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (658+ words) Scott A. Harrison, Ed.D., M.B.A., is a senior advisor at The Harrison Group, a consultancy based in Yarmouth. Maine has long valued local control in education. That tradition reflects an important belief that communities should have a strong voice in shaping their…...