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New England Land-Grant Universities Consider Stronger Voice For Education, Equity Through Regional Collaboration, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Land-Grant University education deans and faculty from the six New England states are working toward becoming a collective and influential regional voice for educational policy and reform. They took the first step Feb. 6-7 when they joined forces to deliberate and consider a regional response to some of the most crucial issues confronting early childhood and K-12 education. In the process, they discovered much about the differences, similarities and potential for cooperation among their various institutions in the nation's most historic, compact and fiercely independent region.
Closer Look At Tax Burden Rankings Reflects Disparities, Notes Umaine Study, Kay Hyatt
Closer Look At Tax Burden Rankings Reflects Disparities, Notes Umaine Study, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Is Maine's tax burden really a millstone? Not necessarily, say University of Maine researchers. It all depends on the factors and numbers used to arrive at a ranking. The perceived weight of Maine's tax burden as the 10th highest in the nation has been the driving force behind Gov. Angus King's tax reform plan. And Money magazine's recent state-by-state tax burden ranking placing Maine in the number five slot has made headlines statewide.
New England Land-Grant Education Deans, Faculty Taking Collaborative Approach To Address Region's Key K-12 Issues, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The education deans of New England's Land-Grant universities are taking unprecedented collaborative action to improve and share their resources with one another and with K-12 schools throughout the region.
Policy Institute Compiles Comprehensive Data On Maine Public Education, Kay Hyatt
Policy Institute Compiles Comprehensive Data On Maine Public Education, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
For the first time, Maine legislators and other educational policymakers have a research-based description ofK-12 public education in the state. Two separate documents prepared and released by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute profile and detail the various school and community indicators that are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of a school system.