The reorganization should help the university keep students and cut costs, officials say.
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Panel gives initial approval for Maine’s second virtual charter school, will begin contract talks
The 6-1 vote comes after a two-year process that led to added requirements for the online school and K12 Inc., a for-profit educational services provider.
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Maryland schools cut mention of religious holidays from calendar
A major school district grants Muslim Eid holy days off without naming the holiday on the calendar.
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Maine still ranks high in student loan debt
Graduating seniors from Maine’s public and private nonprofit colleges in 2013 had an average of $29,934 in debt, exceeding the national average of $28,400.
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Maine education commissioner out on indefinite medical leave
James E. Rier Jr. has headed the state’s Department of Education since February.
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Maine’s second online charter school awaits approval
A state panel votes Thursday on a recommendation to approve Maine Virtual Academy’s application.
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Boston-area faculty join students in backing fossil fuel divestment
Professors are joining the movement to get schools to divest from companies that produce climate-heating coal, oil and gas.
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Visitors from Russia make fast friends at Westbrook High
Whether trick-or-treating, bowling, playing Xbox, or cheering for the football team, it’s ‘like they’ve known each other for years.’
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Alfond Foundation gives $2 million to Mitchell scholar program
A $2 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation has capped a $10 million fundraising drive benefiting a college scholarship program founded by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. The gift will help The Mitchell Institute, which provides a scholarship to one graduating senior from every public high school in Maine every year, to increase the […]
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Review of academic programs in UMaine System launched
All seven campuses in the system will be involved in the comprehensive study.