Category Archives: Press Releases

Press releases from before January 1, 2010, are in the archive.

Bowen statement on passage of ed bills

CORRECTION: A previous version of this release contained the wrong LD number and linked to the wrong bill for the second item below, LD 1779. It has been corrected.

Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Thursday following legislative approval on Wednesday of several key education bills, including: LD 1422, which requires that the state’s public schools transition to a proficiency-based diploma; LD 1779, which moves Maine career and technical education programs toward the full adoption of national industry standards; and LD 1865, which makes it easier for students to access career and technical education courses.

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Commission receives notice of 9 charter school proposals

The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.

AUGUSTA – Nine groups informed the Maine Charter School Commission by Wednesday’s deadline that they plan to submit applications to open public charter schools. Seven of the groups hope to open a school this fall, one in fall 2013, and one is considering both options.

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Maine science performance among top in nation

But NAEP results still point to need for more rigorous standards, commissioner says

AUGUSTA – Eighth graders in Maine scored higher than much of the nation in the most recent national science test, the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress, and the state was one of only 16 to show improvement since 2009.

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Bowen statement on charter schools announcement

Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the Maine Charter School Commission’s announcement that it is accepting applications from potential charter school operators:

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Commission issues first request for charter school proposals

The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission announced Tuesday it will accept applications from potential charter school operators who hope to open schools for the 2012-13 school year.

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2013 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists announced

AUGUSTA – Five teachers have been named semi-finalists in the 2013 Maine Teacher of the Year selection process. A distinguished panel of teachers, principals and business community members made the selections last week.

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Governor signs teacher effectiveness bill

The following is a news release from the Office of Gov. Paul LePage.

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage signed legislation Friday morning that will support teachers, principals and improved teaching in Maine schools. The bill is one of three education initiatives proposed by the Governor which won passage by Legislators.

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Bowen hails “most significant” education legislation this year

AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen called Thursday’s enactment of Gov. Paul LePage’s teacher effectiveness bill a major advancement for the improvement of education in Maine.

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Maine Board of Ed member appointed to national panel

The following is a news release from the Maine State Board of Education.

AUGUSTA –Steve Pound, vice chair of the Maine State Board of Education, and associate director for workforce development at Cianbro, has been chosen to serve with a national panel of experts on a group that will examine how students learn and demonstrate their knowledge.

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Committee acts on school choice bills

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Education Committee agreed on Thursday to pursue discussions about increasing school choice options for Maine students.

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