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For higher ed, no Race to the Top

CHICAGO -- The Obama administration has laid out a specific reform agenda for K-12 public education.

All innovation short of charter schools

The Maine Department of Education is announcing its intentions to apply for a second round of funds that are part of the $4 billion, federal Race to the Top competition among states.

Starting to race to the top

The public comment period is over, and states can start applying for $4 billion in federal Race to the Top funds aimed at rewarding education innovations.

What's the future for budget validation?

Education reform is the topic of discussion Thursday at a luncheon in Bangor.

Overcoming isolation, and other Maine education news

Tuesday's vote on Question 3 consumed the energy of many in Maine's education communities. Now that the outcome is decided, what's next?

A last-minute $30 million explanation

We've heard the claim repeated throughout this fall battle over Question 3: Repealing Maine's school district consolidation law will cost taxpayers more than $30 million each year.

MEA: How to avoid education cuts

What's there to do at a time when state revenues are falling short of projections and there's reluctance to cut out education funding that's seen as crucial?

Reporter Matthew Stone covers education for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Stone is a graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.

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