Commission approves sciences charter school

CORRECTION: The original posting of this story included an incorrect start date. Baxter plans to open its doors to students in September 2013. Corrected version is below.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission voted Friday to approve the application from the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science to move to the contract phase that will result in becoming the first public charter school in Maine’s history focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It will be the third charter school approved by the Commission.

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Commissioner’s Update – November 15, 2012

Commissioner’s Update – November 15, 2012
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On Monday I had the opportunity to attend an incredible event at the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor. Three middle school and three high school students read their winning essays based on interviews with veterans, arranged by the Museum and the Cole Family Foundation.

It’s one thing to create a museum and fill it with jeeps and a locomotive and other vehicles (and don’t get me wrong – this is impressive). It’s another to actively connect people together with a strong educational component. Cole, largely through the efforts of its founder and the founder’s son, has done both.

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MaineCare Seed payment adjustments pending; review reports by Nov. 27

Beginning with the November subsidy checks, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments by the Maine DOE made on behalf of school administrative units in March, April, May and June 2012 for students at Special Purpose Private Schools.

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