Schools and Education

Published
March 5, 2014

Charter school commission undecided on probe of Lewiston application

Two members say they felt misled by the application for the Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School, but opinions are divided on whether it merits an investigation.
Published
March 4, 2014

SAD 51 lures new superintendent from York County

Jeff Porter, Biddeford’s assistant superintendent, will be on board in Cumberland on July 1.
Published
March 4, 2014

Michaud, Cutler, LePage offer differing views on virtual charter schools

The three candidates for governor wade in on expanding online educational opportunities in Maine
Published
March 4, 2014

Westbrook parents, students air concerns in wake of party controversy

A community forum was held to discuss the overturned suspensions of Westbrook High School student-athletes.
Published
March 3, 2014

Commission approves Maine’s first virtual charter school

But it rejects a second online school and a charter school accused of ‘lying’ on its application.

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Published
March 3, 2014

Westbrook’s Nelson is Maine’s middle school principal of the year

The Maine Principals’ Association award winner was announced today.
Published
March 3, 2014

Decision day for three thorny charter school applications in Maine

A commission will vote on bids to open the state’s first virtual academies, and one with Turkey ties in the Lewiston area.
Published
March 1, 2014

Scarborough High seeks 25th state championship in Academic Decathlon

Eleven teams compete Saturday at Deering High School
Published
February 28, 2014

Biddeford and Dayton to share school administration

The agreement announced Friday is intended to reduce costs, but still allows Dayton students to attend their schools of choice.
Published
February 28, 2014

Court upholds California school clothing decision

The case involved wearing American flag T-shirts on Cinco de Mayo.