Education
Education
The Benefits of Social Media in the Classroom
With over 500 million Facebook users
alone, social media is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored. Although
some schools seem to think the answer is to ban it altogether, examples
such as the ones above seem to suggest that embracing social media can
lead to methods of teaching critical thinking to students.
Feb 5, 2012 - 12:17:01 AM
Education
The Lack of Financial Education in Today's Youth
If schools take the time
to help children realize the importance of saving money and the
financial decisions that will help them in the future, we might be able
to prevent some of these children from finding financial distress.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:20:37 AM
Education
5 Things To Improve Education for Kids
According to Lisa Graham
Keegan, a senior advisor to National School Choice Week and the former
superintendent of public instruction in Arizona, there are five things
that parents can do to immediately improve their children's chances of
success in their current schools
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:17:43 AM
Education
Behavioral Expert Beverly Flaxington
As January becomes February,
this year is proving to be just like all the others for many, as they
skip the gym or find themselves buying another pack of cigarettes. An
estimated forty percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions, but
nearly half of them admit to fully giving up by the end of the month.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:50:35 AM
Education
February G.E.A.R. Parent Network Workshops in Maine
G.E.A.R is offering the following workshops in Penobscot,
Piscataquis, Southern Aroostook and Washington Counties this spring. For
full workshop descriptions and other class listings, visit the G.E.A.R
website. All G.E.A.R. workshops are FREE to parents, grandparents or
caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Jan 23, 2012 - 11:25:25 PM
Education
Diversity in Education
Members of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice Applaud Joint Guidance Issued by U.S. Dept. of Education and U.S. Dept. of Justice to Promote Diversity in Education
Dec 16, 2011 - 3:15:40 AM
Education
Libraries Provide Training for Job Seekers
"Libraries are a critical access point for job seekers who may not
have a career center in their community," said Maine Labor Commissioner
Robert Winglass. "In addition to providing online access to unemployment
benefits and job search services on Maine's Job Bank, the broadband
grant has provided unemployed workers with practical skills to help them
become reemployed."
Dec 14, 2011 - 2:45:07 AM
Education
Celebrate Bill of Rights Day on December 15th
The Bill of Rights Institute is also urging all employers to give their
employees 10 minutes to read the Bill of Rights either on their own, or
together. "The celebration of Bill of Rights Day encourages Americans to
think about how vital the Bill of Rights is to the future of our
country"
Dec 3, 2011 - 5:33:42 AM
Education
Being an American Essay Contest Deadline Approaches
Students Can Win Up to $1,000 in National Essay Competition Focused on the Constitution. The Contest asks students to explore the Founding principles outlined in the Constitution by answering the question: "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?"
Nov 11, 2011 - 2:13:38 AM
Education
Maine's Free Online Learning Service
The Maine State Library is pleased to announce a new web-based learning service available to Maine citizens at public libraries throughout the state. The LearningExpress Library online learning platform provides over 770 of the most up-to-date test preparation and skill-building resources, helping both students and adults prepare for a wide range of academic and career-oriented exams
Nov 2, 2011 - 4:07:05 AM
Education
Hispanics in Maine Burdened by Asthma
The American Lung Association last week released a new report, "Luchando por el Aire": "The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics", which provides an overview of the complex biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that increase asthma's burden on the Hispanic population in Maine and across the country. This report is part of the Lung Association's Disparities in Lung Health Series.
Nov 1, 2011 - 4:17:03 AM
Education
A message from the American Lung Association
Locally, between 66,418 and 265,672 Maine residents will suffer from influenza in an average year. Alarmingly, influenza immunization rates fall far short every year.
Oct 23, 2011 - 12:10:42 AM
Education
Being an American Essay Contest-Cash Prizes Up to $1,000
The Bill of Rights Institute, founded in 1999, is a nonprofit educational organization. The mission of the Bill of Rights Institute is to educate young people about the words and ideas of America's Founders.
Sep 28, 2011 - 8:23:50 AM
Education
Orono Middle School designated a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School
Orono Middle School is one of over 300 public and private schools across the country receiving this recognition today. At the invitation of Education Secretary Duncan, the principal and one teacher from each school will be invited to Washington, DC for the November 14th and 15th awards ceremony.
Sep 17, 2011 - 12:23:39 AM
Education
Funding for Innovative Educational Projects
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has awarded ten community groups grants up to $4,000 each for its 2011 Grassroots Grants program. North Pond Association, Smithfield: to construct a communication board; identification cards and magnets to provide information to local boaters on invasive species; and to create Suspicious Species Collection kits to assist boaters in collecting aquatic invasive species.
Aug 13, 2011 - 1:45:28 AM
History
Railroad tracks: The Roman Legacy
Someone once said that there was nothing new under the sun. Everything is just a reinvention of something from the past. In these two slightly quirky articles on the legacy of the Roman Legions and 'A Green Environment', we receive some education on the past, the present, and perhaps the future.
Mar 29, 2011 - 12:05:51 AM
Education
What you don't know about studying Theology.
An internet site was recently brought to my attention and it opened my eyes just a little, on the topic of studying theology. It claims that members of the clergy have a job satisfaction rate of 87% and make an average of about $47,000 per year. It also says that only about 30% of women will hold bachelor's degree in the fields of philosophy, religion, or theology.
Nov 30, 2010 - 12:23:48 AM
History
Far From the Founding Fathers
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. - Thomas Jefferson
Nov 2, 2010 - 12:10:57 AM
Education
The invention and development of the Winchester Rifle.
As I wrote in "Want to publish something in the newspaper?", readers are invited to submit letters, articles, stories, commentaries etc for publication. This piece, from a person whose name is not revealed, is about the invention of the rifle. I hope you enjoy it. - R.P. BenDedek
Oct 30, 2010 - 12:25:16 AM
Education
How wind energy works
Usually, wind speeds increase as you get higher above the Earth. Due to this, the standard wind turbine is a component of a tower no less than 30 feet above obstructions.
Jul 5, 2010 - 12:25:55 AM
Education
The Legal Foundation and Borders of Israel under International Law
a second major misrepresentation of Israel's international legal status - the erroneous assumption that the Partition Plan and the May 1948 termination of the British Mandate somehow erased the Jewish People's rights to Palestine
Dec 11, 2009 - 12:05:10 AM
History
Bible Bullets: All the Smart People
In fact, one of the most powerful arguments used by evolutionists to convince the populace of evolution's alleged truthfulness is the false idea that "all smart people believe in evolution," or that "all scientists" believe in evolution.
Dec 5, 2009 - 12:10:11 AM
History
Remember The Lost
Received in an email. According to Snopes this is Real - Origins: This is a real picture, taken in Iraq on 9 September 2003 by the Baker Company, with the 7th Marines, 1st Battalion, to honor the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. According to the Rock Hill, South Carolina, Herald: Posted at Magic City by R.P. BenDedek
Dec 1, 2009 - 8:57:33 AM
Education
Changing Nursery Rhymes
Sent in an email by 'A Voice', and without acknowledgement of the original author, comes this timely reminder of how much the world has changed and is changing.
Nov 22, 2009 - 12:05:17 AM
Education
Registration Open for August 8 Christian Writers' Conference
BELFAST, MAINE -- Registration is open for the August 8 writers' conference sponsored by the Maine Fellowship of Christian Writers. The event for all writers, published and unpublished, will be held at First Baptist Church in Belfast. The theme is "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth."
Jul 24, 2009 - 8:33:58 PM
Education
Friends of Fort Knox Approve Archaeology Field School Scholarship
PROSPECT, MAINE -- The Friends of Fort Knox Board of Directors has approved awarding scholarships for students wishing to attend their archaeology field school, at Fort Knox, Monday, Friday, August 3rd through the 7th. These will be partial scholarships that will cover some of the $350 tuition cost for the school.
Jul 11, 2009 - 12:27:39 PM
Education
East Millinocket Student Selected for Inaugural Maine NEW Leadership Program at UMaine
ORONO, MAINE -- Rachel Binder-Hathaway of East Millinocket recently took part in the inaugural Maine NEW Leadership program, a University of Maine initiative that aims to educate and empower women to become civic and political leaders.
Jun 18, 2009 - 12:31:26 PM
Education
Dean's List from Thomas College, Spring 2009
WATERVILLE, MAINE -- The following Thomas College students, from the greater Katahdin region, were named to the dean's list in the Day division for the spring 2009 semester.
Jun 9, 2009 - 2:54:19 PM
Education
The Southern Baptist Convention is Finally "Throwing in the Towel" on Government Schools
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA -- President and Executive Director of the SBC Executive Committee proposes major expansion of Christian schools by churches.
Jun 2, 2009 - 12:40:34 PM
Education
Religious Citizens Targeted in Alameda for "Intolerable" Views
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA -- The intolerance against those with religious or traditional moral views is reaching new lows and no where is that clearer than Alameda.
May 31, 2009 - 12:05:44 PM
Education
Despite Media Reports To The Contrary, Liberty University Has Not Banned Democrats From Meeting On Campus
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA -- A number of media sources recently reported that Liberty University banned Democrats from meeting on campus. One headline erroneously read: "Democrats at Liberty University forced to meet off campus." Apparently many journalists do not let the facts get in the way of a juicy, agenda-driven story.
May 24, 2009 - 4:01:24 PM
Education
New National Online Christian School Set To Open This Fall
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA -- America's newest Christian high school is being built without the assistance of a single architect, engineer or contractor. That's because when St. Mark's Academy opens next fall, it will be completely online.
Apr 23, 2009 - 9:27:01 AM
History
Abbe Museum to Host Maine Archeology Society Meeting
BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- The Abbe Museum is honored to announce that it will host the spring meeting of the Maine Archeology Society at its downtown Bar Harbor location. This meeting is open to all Maine Archeology Society members and to the general public and runs from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Attendees will hear keynote speakers Ingrid Brack, Arthur Spiess and Dr. Steven Pendery give informal talks and presentations about current and exciting archeological happenings within the state of Maine. There will be a variety of unique and ancient artifacts on display as well as information about archeology, especially as it pertains to the state of Maine. The Abbe Museum will also offer a tour of its Main Gallery exhibits from 10:00am to 11:00am to attendees of this meeting.
Apr 16, 2009 - 12:30:13 PM
History
Historians & Genealogist Will Meet May 9 in Camden
CAMDEN, MAINE -- The Camden Public Library Edward J. Walsh History Center (WHC) is hosting the annual Come Spring Conference this year on Saturday, May 9 starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. Registration fee of $12.50 per person includes lunch. A public invitation is extended statewide to individual historians and genealogists and members of historical societies and museums.
Apr 16, 2009 - 11:56:19 AM
Education
Sen. Doug Smith Congratulates Erica Lyford on Scoring her 1000th Career Point for Penquis Valley High School
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- Senator Doug Smith (R - Dover-Foxcroft), congratulates Erica Lyford of Penquis Valley High School for achieving her 1000th career point for the Lady Patriots basketball team.
Mar 10, 2009 - 10:46:38 AM
Education
Teacher of the Year Nominees to be Honored; 14 Nominees in State House Ceremony March 13
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- The 2010 nominees represent Princeton Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, D.W. Lunt School, Glenburn Elementary School, Congin Elementary School, The REAL School, Nokomis Regional High School, Waterboro Elementary School, Willard School, Mt. Ararat High School, Fred P. Hall Elementary School, Biddeford Middle School, Piscataquis Community High School, and Stearns High School.
Mar 5, 2009 - 1:05:43 PM
Education
Maine Historical Society Seeking Applications for Maine Community Heritage Project
The Maine Historical Society (MHS), in partnership with the Maine State Library (MSL), is seeking Maine communities to participate in the 2009-10 program cycle of the Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP), an intensive one-year program (July 2009-June 2010) that will mobilize Maine communities around the exploration, gathering, and sharing of their local history. This program is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
Feb 20, 2009 - 11:21:29 AM
Education
Course for School Personnel: "Proactive Discipline for Reactive Students"
Educational Resource Services signs strategic alliance with school districts to offer solutions for classroom behavior problems.
Jan 24, 2009 - 8:58:57 PM
Education
Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting
ABERDEEN, MF -- Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting celebrates National Handwriting Day on January 23rd, John Hancock's day of birth in 1737. Pen a letter to an old friend, enter personal feelings in a journal, or compile a to-do list. The effect of a handwritten letter is significant, as in: a note of congratulations or sympathy, a "thank-you" for an interview with a potential (and hoped-for!) employer, or even a letter of complaint.
Jan 8, 2009 - 2:13:11 PM
Education
The Challenger Learning Center Rocketry Team is Official
BANGOR -- The Challenger Learning Center of Maine's application for forming a team to participate in the 2009 Team America Rocketry Challenge has been accepted.
Jan 5, 2009 - 4:40:43 PM
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