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 … Continue reading
Maine’s chances in the Federal Race to the Top has been discussed on this site several times. For the next question in the Augusta Insider/Dirigo Blue education series we have asked the candidates their opinion on Maine’s efforts in the … Continue reading
After the first round Race to the Top winners were announced this week, speculation began as to what that means for Maine. Maine has been seen as a weak contender by many in the sate, except the DOE, for some … Continue reading
Due to what many are calling a “rosier” economic outlook, Governor Baldacci has released a proposal for a revised budget. Baldacci restored $78.7 million in cuts today. “From the beginning, I have been committed to presenting a fiscally responsible plan … Continue reading
A proposal by Rep. Ralph Sarty (R-Denmark) to give school districts the ability to choose their own health insurance plans. Rep. Sarty is seeking to give districts the opportunity to lower insurance costs, in order to save staff positions. The … Continue reading
That’s it. Governor Baldacci’s last “State of the State” has been given. The Governor touched on a number of expected topics, including the economy, taxes, and energy. Baldacci also discussed how his final year in office would be spent dealing … Continue reading
While a few people are questioning if we should be involved in the Race to the Top, some are wondering how Maine will stack up against other states. Stephen Bowen of the Maine Heritage Policy Center has taken it upon … Continue reading
By Derek Viger Recently, Chris Queally wrote an editorial against gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler‘s support of charter schools in Maine. Mr. Queally’s arguments against charter schools are flawed. I would like to address some of his arguments and set the … Continue reading
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