Results for standardized tests given to grades 3-8 and high school juniors show that half of Maine students are at grade level for English, 37 percent for math.
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Penobscot Nation calls on Skowhegan to retire ‘Indians’ nickname
The tribal ambassador hand-delivered the appeal to the SAD 54 board on Nov. 1.
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Maine cheerleader takes to the field – alone
Kaitlyn Berthiaume, a Messalonskee High School senior, found her solo appearances this fall nerve-wracking, but in the end, rewarding.
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Kristallnacht’s 80th anniversary observed in Augusta
Two Holocaust survivors described their memories of the violent night when Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues in Germany were attacked, burned and ransacked.
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Scarborough superintendent’s job on the line after voters stack school board with critics
Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.
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Maine’s first virtual charter school gets 5-year renewal
But officials deny a request from Maine Connections Academy to expand into new grades and lift an enrollment cap.
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Chairwoman of Portland school board presses for universal pre-kindergarten
In her State of the Schools address, Anna Trevorrow recounts successes in the district and says expanded pre-K would ‘help make a difference to all students.’
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State delays release of new school testing results
New English, math and SAT scores were briefly posted on the internet Monday, but Maine Department of Education officials took them down, saying they wanted more time to verify the results.
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Maine’s first virtual charter school up for state renewal
Maine Connections Academy, which serves 429 students, wants to expand its enrollment cap and add two new grades, subject to approval by the state charter school commission.
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UMaine system Early College program seeks to fill gaps in Maine’s workforce
The program, which allows high school students to earn up to a year’s worth of college credits, is gaining in popularity.