Shortly after our education survey with Dirigo Blue and his own interview with us, Eliot Cutler wants to ask Maine about their education opinions. Cutler has released a survey designed to collect Mainers’ opinions on education in our state and what direction it should take. How do educators think our schools can improve? The survey [...]
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GOP Candidates on Creationism in Maine's Schools
While still a hot topic in many states, you don’t hear much about teaching creationism in Maine. At least I don’t hear much in the circles I travel. At last night’s Republican debate candidates were asked if creationism should be taught alongside creationism in Maine’s schools. Their responses appear after the jump (big hattip to [...]
School Budget Cavalcade
With all the various school budget happenings it can be hard to keep track of things. We’ve collected this week’s budget news for you. This week, we have news from Bath, Winslow, Falmouth, and more. Read our full report after the cut.
Time to Admit the Truth About Parental Involvement
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it yet again, some parents don’t give a flying poop about what their kids are doing. Whether they are working too much, can’t read themselves, or really just don’t care, some parents are not going to get involved in their kids’ futures. Some homes don’t even have books [...]
The Definition of Educational Insanity
This post was inspired by the writings of Gerald Weinand and Bruce Bourgoine at Dirigo Blue. I’d like to thank them both for continuing the debate. Not only should Maine’s education system continue to evolve, it must continue to evolve. Our education system is still functioning on a Industrial Era model. We continue to question [...]
Southern Maine School Budget Woes
It is clear at this point that Maine’s schools are not immune to the budget pinch. Yesterday, Simon Thompson wrote about possible cuts to the Portland sex education program. This week several school district budget have begun to tackle funding problems. Scarborough, South Portland, Falmouth, and Cumberland are fighting a fierce battle over funding. What [...]
District Cannot Afford to Cutback Family Living
It’s unfortunate that one of the programs perennially on the chopping block during budget season is also one that is vital to not only a large sector of the student population in Portland Schools, but to the future fiscal stability of our state as well.
Proposal to Let School Districts Choose Insurance: UPDATE
Legislative solutions to Maine educational budget problems are starting to come in. Rep. Ralph Sarty (R-Denmark) released a proposal for one such idea today. Rep. Sarty’s legislation would give districts the option to self-insure and hopefully save money. “I’ve spoken with nearly 20 school superintendents, and they are all intrigued by this idea,” said Rep. [...]
The Importance of Educating Maine
While every candidate running for governor has at least mentioned education, it remains, to some extent, a peripheral issue. The economy has trumped education, and most other issues, so far. You’ve probably heard the saying, “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” There’s truth to that statement. If the next governor does not focus [...]
Got Stoopid?
by chuck mckay on 28. Feb, 2010 in Commentary, Education, Featured
Chances are your child’s school will hemorrhage dollars faster than a slot machine addict with six arms, as state aid to education is expected to plummet over the next couple of years. While some cling to the vague expectation that schools will become more efficient, you can’t escape reality: keeping the average classroom temperature above [...]