Education

It's scary being a parent.  When you bring a baby home, things that you never thought as dangerous quickly becomes a hazard.  I've seen a lot of people announcing that they are expecting a baby.  (There must be something in the water...and I'm not gonna drink it) Congratulations to all of you.  But watch this video closely.

The website Niche.com has complied their list of the '2016 Best School Districts In Maine'. The make their rankings they used a formula of the strength of academics, quality of teachers, school resources, the quality of student life, as well as student and parent reviews, in an attempt to measure the overall excellence of the district.

Source: WalletHub WalletHub.com has come out with their 2016's Best & Worst States for Teachers' and the news isn't good for teachers in Maine.

An assistant principal at an elementary school in New Mexico has told the teachers not to refer to their students as 'boys or girls'.

The National Parks Service celebrates its 100th birthday on Thursday (8/25) and you get the gift...  Of free admission!

So, today is definitely the hottest day we've had since I have been back in New England.  Probably the hottest day of the summer...  And I know you are going to hate me for saying this but, it's not the fact that it is 91 degrees...  It's the humidity that goes along with it!  If you don't have air conditioning, you are probably sweating like crazy.  But, there is a solution!

My freshman year took place at the University of Southern Maine in the dorms. The year went very smoothly for the sole reason I am an organization freak and made sure I had every single thing I needed - right down to the Q-Tip. So, I figured as a senior and also someone who has lived on very little while studying abroad, I could help out some incoming freshmen...

Source: WalletHub The countdown to back to school is on, you see and hear all of the ads for back to school shopping and many schools will welcome back the kids and teachers in about one month. Good news for Maine kids and parents, Maine's school system has been ranked as one of the best in the country.

While doing a little research on homemade dog treats that I could make for my boy, Jack, I came across some scary information that I'd like to pass on to every dog lover! According to Veterinary Medicine News, the artificial sweetener: Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs and is found in...

Tuesday, June 14, is National Flag Day. It's a day that commemorates the adoption of the U.S. Flag back in 1777. Just a few years ago, President Obama extended the Flag Day festivities to Flag Week.

Apple and Maine education officials are allowing school districts to trade in iPads for laptops after teachers and students say the computers are better for schoolwork.

I had a chance to talk to Lt. Jason Mills from the Augusta Fire Department about winter safety. Yes, he from AFD, but this is good advice for all of us no matter where we live in Maine.  Bottom line...be a little extra cautious and think about what could happen...

Nancie Atwell, one of 50 finalists for a $1 million international teaching prize, has won.

Nancie Atwell is one of 50 finalists for an international teaching prize. She teaches at the Center for Teaching and Learning, a K-8 school in Edgecomb. Atwell, a teacher since 1973. In 1990 she founded the Center for Teaching and Learning, a demonstration school where the faculty develops effective methods and shares them with other educators. She is also She is also the author of nine books for

So, you want to be a circus acrobat? Or a main attraction at Cirque du Soleil? If the circus is your dream, Maine is the right place to be because the nation's only "circus school" is set to open here next Monday!

The Maine Center for Disease Control has launched a new website focused on the Ebola virus. Dr. Sheila Pinette of the CDC says the hope is that the site will educate Mainers about the virus and allay some fears.