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Maine Schools Boost Scores With Asian Children

During his campaign, Paul LePage has done many attention grabbing things.  LePage has grown an energized base of supporters.  The candidate has brandished a copy of the US Constitution at appearances.  He has run a no nonsense campaign.  LePage’s run has not been without its stumbles.  LePage faced some guilt by association from appearing on [...]

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GOP Education Questionnaire #7

Today is the last in the series of education questions for your gubernatorial candidates.  The Maine Education Association has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog.  We have covered many stories featuring the union, which you may read here.  We asked the candidates how they would approach working with the MEA should they [...]

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Democratic Education Questionnaire #7

Today is the last in the series of education questions for your gubernatorial candidates.  The Maine Education Association has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog.  We have covered many stories featuring the union, which you may read here.  We asked the candidates how they would approach working with the MEA should they [...]

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GOP Education Questionnaire #6

Budgetary issues have touched nearly every school district in Maine.  We have covered the issue many times.  Districts have battled with what programs to save and which to cut.  Sports, arts, and music have been targeted on more than one occasion.  To weight the importance of art and sports in today’s question.  Please read the [...]

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Democratic Education Questionnaire #6

Budgetary issues have touched nearly every school district in Maine.  We have covered the issue many times.  Districts have battled with what programs to save and which to cut.  Sports, arts, and music have been targeted on more than one occasion.  To weight the importance of art and sports in today’s question.  Please read the [...]

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GOP Education Questionnaire #5

For today’s question, candidates were asked for their thoughts on the “lowest-achieving schools” designation.  Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump.  You can read the responses to the first, second,  third, and fourth questions as well.  Also please feel free to leave comments on the candidates’ responses.  The candidates and your fellow voters [...]

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Democratic Education Questionnaire #5

For today’s question, candidates were asked for their thoughts on the “lowest-achieving schools” designation.  Please read the Demoractic candidates’ responses after the jump.  You can read the responses to the first, second,  third, and fourth questions as well.  Also please feel free to leave comments on the candidates’ responses.  The candidates and your fellow voters [...]

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GOP Education Questionnaire #4

For the fourth question on the education survey, candidates were asked how all levels of education in Maine should be coordinated. Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, and third questions as well.

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Democratic Education Questionnaire #4

For the fourth question on the education survey, candidates were asked how all levels of education in Maine should be coordinated.  Please read the Demoractic candidates’ responses after the jump.  You can read the responses to the first, second, and third questions as well.

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GOP Education Questionaire #3

Today’s question concerns integrating special needs students into the classroom. Please read the Republican candidate’s views after the jump. You can read GOP responses to the other questions here and here.

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