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The Maine Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services has asked the federal government [1] for $32.2 million in grants to fund early education initiatives. New research demonstrates the importance of quality education [2] prior to elementary school, and Maine hopes to be on the forefront of strengthening these vital programs.
Links:
[1] http://www.kjonline.com/news/state-seeks-early-education-grant_2011-10-19.html
[2] http://nieer.org/mediacenter/index.php?PressID=94
[3] http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/19/news/hancock/ghost-activity-heats-up-at-fort-knox-as-halloween-approaches/