AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education is inviting the public to weigh in one last time on its plan for creating a fairer and more constructive system for holding schools accountable and helping them improve.
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The following is a news release from the Office of Gov. Paul LePage.
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage and Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen held a joint media conference today in the Cabinet Room at the State Capitol to discuss the results of a recent study released by Harvard University’s Program on Education Policy and Governance. Gov. LePage and Commissioner Bowen explained these results and what they mean for Maine. They also unveiled a new initiative to revitalize Maine’s educational system: the ABC plan.
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Don Mordecai, who served on the Maine Charter School Commission until his resignation earlier this month due to health reasons, died Monday at his home.
The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission is seeking nominees to fill a vacancy left by the unexpected resignation of one of its members. Continue reading “Apply to fill vacancy on Charter School Commission”
The following is a news release from the Office of Gov. Paul LePage.
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday he is extremely concerned by 20 years of education efforts that have resulted in almost no gains in student achievement. He called on his education commissioner, school administrators and teacher unions to step up efforts at implementing innovative practices focused on student learning.
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The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission voted Tuesday to approve two more public charter schools. Members unanimously approved the Baxter Academy of Technology and Science to open in Portland in the fall of 2013, and reversed an earlier vote by approving the Cornville Regional Charter School to open this fall.
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the Maine Charter School Commission’s approval of two additional public charter schools:
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Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement in response to today’s release of “Achievement Growth: International and U.S. State Trends in Student Performance” by Harvard’s Program on Education Policy and Governance.
The following is a news release from the State Board of Education.
AUGUSTA – The State Board of Education elected Steven M. Pound, PhD., to be the new chair and Nancy S. Perkins to be the new vice chair at its June meeting. Both were elected to one-year terms in the leadership roles beginning July 1.
The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission voted Monday to table one public charter school application and denied another.
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