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RETHINKING EDUCATION (blog)
The Common Core Rollout: Lessons from New York
on March 01, 2014, at 11:22 a.m.
New York did not prepare its teachers well for its Common Core rollout and as a result suffered miserable results in terms of student growth. Other states – including my own state, Maine – should learn from New York’s mistakes. We are not as far along as New York in …
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Leading-Edge Environmental College to Hold Open House, Unity College Campus Events Slated for Saturday, March 1
Unity, Maine – As the green economy continues to expand across the United States and internationally, Unity College is offering a slate of environmental majors that are preparing students for the 21st century marketplace. Known as America’s Environmental College, Unity College is providing leadership for higher education with its sustainability …
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EMCC nursing grads get highest first-time NCLEX pass rate in Maine
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 28, 2014, at 1 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Eastern Maine Community College’s May 2013 nursing graduates had the highest passage rate of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in the state of Maine, at 95.8 percent, well above the state average of 82.52 percent and national average of 84 percent, according to an EMCC press …
Bangor Christian Schools second quarter honor roll
on Feb. 28, 2014, at 12:40 p.m.
Bangor Christian Schools Second quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Bryon Boutot, Cody Collins, Katelyn Downs, Ericka England, Kyle Holmes, Tori Knowles, Zechariah Palmeter, Ha Eun Park, Tucker Rice, McKenna Walker; honors: Hunter Cotton, Demanick Grant, Katelyn Kelley, Margaret McDonald, David Peters, Katerina Richardson, Colby Wilber. Grade 11, high …
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EMCC NURSING GRADUATES ACHIEVE HIGHEST FIRST-TIME NCLEX PASS RATE IN MAINE
BANGOR— Eastern Maine Community College’s May 2013 nursing graduates had the highest passage rate of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the state of Maine, at 95.8%, well above the state average of 82.52% and national average of 84%. The NCLEX is the examination for the …
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RSU 19 musical groups advance in District V Jazz Festival
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 28, 2014, at 11:20 a.m.
NEWPORT, Maine — Twelve RSU 19 musical groups participated in the Maine Music Educators Association District V Jazz Festival Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 26 and 27, at Stearns High School in Millinocket. All 12 groups qualified for their respective State Jazz Festivals (Instrumental Festival March 14-15, at Hampden Academy and Vocal Festival March …
Dean to step down from UM law school in June 2015; remain on faculty
PORTLAND, Maine – The dean of the University of Maine School of Law announced Friday that he will step down in June 2015. Peter Pitegoff will remain at Maine Law as a member of the faculty. He has served as dean since 2005. “This is a transition – it’s not …
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Seminar for small businesses in St. John Valley
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 28, 2014, at 10:33 a.m.
FORT KENT, Maine — A seminar titled, ”Human Resources Strategies for Small Businesses: Doing it All (Legally) on a Shoestring,” will be held 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at University of Maine at Fort Kent in the Nadeau Hall Teleconference Room. Session facilitator is Dick Marston, former Human Resource Director at Fraser Paper. …
Is Mike Michaud’s free sophomore year a good idea?
About two-thirds of high school graduates nationwide have enrolled in college the fall after they complete high school. Of those students, about two-thirds will likely be back at the same college the following year. And the attrition continues as students’ college careers progress. Fewer than 40 percent of students who …
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Challenger celebrates International Pi Day with Family Science Night
BANGOR – The Challenger Learning Center of Maine is holding the second of its series of Family Science Nights for 2014, this time in celebration of International Pi Day, on Friday, March 14, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, Challenger will once …
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College of the Atlantic Receives Donation from David Rockefeller
The $589,300 start-up grant will make COA’s Peggy Rockefeller Farms self-sustainable MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, ME – College of the Atlantic (COA) has received a $589,300 grant from David Rockefeller as seed funding for Peggy Rockefeller Farms, one of the college’s laboratories for understanding and experimenting with the human ecology of …
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Husson University to host Penobscot County Spelling Bee
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 28, 2014, at 8:13 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine – The local Penobscot County Spelling Bee finals will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre. The winner of this competition will qualify to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition in the Washington, D.C. area this May. The event is free and …
Obama, tech firms to announce software donations to schools
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is set to announce on Friday that private companies have donated more than $400 million worth of software and software licenses to bring more technology to classrooms. Adobe Systems, the San Jose-based software company, will make over $300 million of software available to students for …
‘Superficial bookkeeping’ or $300K in the red? Town and school fight over spending
MILLINOCKET, Maine — Calling upon residents to press school leaders for better financial practices, the Town Council voted Thursday night to correct what Town Manager Peggy Daigle said was a trend toward a $312,000 deficit in the school department’s budget. Daigle’s statements brought a strong denial from Superintendent Kenneth Smith …
Education chief says proposed Medicaid expansion will lead to less funding for Maine schools
AUGUSTA, Maine — Education Commissioner Jim Rier has joined the chorus of state department heads who are arguing that Medicaid spending is crowding out important programs that are starved for funding. In a column posted Thursday on the Department of Education’s website, Rier said the state would be fulfilling its …
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14th annual Maine Science Bowl competition takes place March 1
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 27, 2014, at 2:06 p.m.
GORHAM, Maine – From what monosaccharide is cellulose primarily composed and what is the chemical name for the compound formed when pure iron and pure sulfur are mixed together and heated? These are among the questions that will be asked when the University of Southern Maine hosts the 14th annual Maine …
Kennebunk cops engage in ‘chilling’ 15-hour school shooter training
By Jennifer Feals, York County Coast Star on Feb. 27, 2014, at 1:57 p.m.
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk police trained Feb. 19 for a situation they hope they never have to use. During a 15-hour training program, held Feb. 18 and 19 at the Middle School of the Kennebunks, members of the police department participated in active shooter training, experiencing a variety of interactive …
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Connie the Reader Dog at Southwest Harbor
Bangor Daily News on Feb. 27, 2014, at 1:38 p.m.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine — Would you like a fun way to practice reading aloud? The Southwest Harbor Public Library is offering sessions with Connie the Reader Dog, a calm well-behaved 10-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. She is very friendly and loves to cuddle up to a child and listen to a …
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Trekkers Runs Three Expeditions in the Same Week
Thomaston – As Trekkers celebrates its 20th year of serving local youth, for the first time ever the Thomaston based outdoor mentoring group had three educational expeditions going on at the same time. The ability of the organization to serve more students with multiple programs during the same time frame …
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Safety consultants say Maine schools need to improve security, lock doors
AUGUSTA, Maine — Keeping all exterior doors to schools locked during the school day and training staff for a crisis were among the 62 suggestions for improving safety in schools listed in reports presented by the education commissioner to the state Legislature’s education and cultural affairs committee on Wednesday. The …
Bangor man charged with manslaughter in connection with baby’s death
Madawaska couple who won $3 million Megabucks jackpot not planning any big changes
Cate Street changes ‘whole nature’ of Millinocket pellet plant proposal
Police seek help finding suspect who stole car, crashed it on I-395 Thursday morning in Bangor
Downtown Bangor construction project to start in April could cause headaches for businesses
Why have Maine Democrats made school reform a partisan issue?
Michaud should reconsider his free sophomore year at Maine universities
Drive-by charity is not the answer
‘Not in my backyard’ attitude doesn’t work with drug addiction
University of Maine nixes WABI offer to televise Hockey East playoff game Saturday night
Attendance bump, positive reviews mark basketball tourney debut at Cross Insurance Center
State’s Mr., Miss Basketball awards sport rich history
Cunningham, Messalonskee seek first Class B state hockey title against Gorham on Saturday
James Taylor to take the stage at Cross Center July 13
From cookies to transportation, hospitality rules at biathlon in Presque Isle
Brad Paisley performing on Bangor waterfront June 15, single tickets available next week