Monthly Archives: October 2016

Vote to help Maine’s students compete on the world stage

Maine should move decisively to join the nationwide movement prioritizing global education and the study of world languages in K-12 schools. These are key curricular areas that will prepare our young people – and our state –  to participate successfully in the economy of the future. Twenty-two states now offer a Seal of Biliteracy to […]

Will increased funding actually improve school performance?

Through the Stand Up for Schools ballot initiative, Maine has a chance on Election Day to help our less affluent school districts provide a quality education to their students. As the Picus Report, funded by our Legislature in 2013 to the tune of $450,000 found, Maine needs to “…increase funding for public schools by $260 […]