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The Definition of Educational Insanit...

This post was inspired by the writings of Gerald Weinand and Bruce Bourgoine at Dirigo Blue.  I’d like to thank...

The Definition of Educational Insanity
posted on: 03/09/10 10:47 AM | author: Derek Viger

Got Stoopid?

Chances are your child’s school will hemorrhage dollars faster than a slot machine addict with six arms, as...

Got Stoopid?
posted on: 02/28/10 12:00 PM | author: Chuck McKay

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...

Southern Maine School Budget Woes
posted on: 02/25/10 9:10 PM | author: Derek Viger

District Cannot Afford to Cutback Fam...

It’s unfortunate that one of the programs perennially on the chopping block during budget season is also one that is...

District Cannot Afford to Cutback Family Living
posted on: 02/24/10 9:47 PM | author: Simon Thompson

Proposal to Let School Districts Choo...

Legislative solutions to Maine educational budget problems are starting to come in.  Rep. Ralph Sarty (R-Denmark)...

Proposal to Let School Districts Choose Insurance: UPDATE
posted on: 02/18/10 8:42 PM | author: Editor

The Importance of Educating Maine

While every candidate running for governor has at least mentioned education, it remains, to some extent, a peripheral...

The Importance of Educating Maine
posted on: 02/05/10 12:10 PM | author: Derek Viger

Creative Budget Solutions

Maine is not the only state going through lean budget times.  Across the country states are agonizing over what...

Creative Budget Solutions
posted on: 01/31/10 8:19 PM | author: Derek Viger

Jim Burke: Should Education Be a Race...

Jim Burke at Learning In Maine asked a few questions concerning the Race to the Top.  In all the hullabaloo to meet...

Jim Burke: Should Education Be a Race?
posted on: 01/06/10 9:19 PM | author: Derek Viger

MEA & the Race to the Top

Yesterday we examined the MEA’s opposition to education budget cuts. Unfortunately, if the ME has their way,...

MEA & the Race to the Top
posted on: 12/23/09 8:32 AM | author: Derek Viger

MEA Prepares For Battle

Whenever a person is denied something they are used to getting they are bound to be a little upset. Education...

MEA Prepares For Battle
posted on: 12/22/09 9:49 AM | author: Derek Viger

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