Voters turned down first budget proposal on June 11.
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Struggling Maine Virtual Academy looks to renew charter for online education
School officials and a panel overseeing Maine’s charter schools point to improvements made since a report in January cited absenteeism and low test scores.
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Bribe or donation? Parent’s defense in college admissions scandal questions the difference
Robert Zangrillo is one of 19 parents fighting charges in the college admissions bribery scheme at U.S. colleges
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Construction on Brunswick’s new Kate Furbish Elementary School has hit halfway point
The new $20.3 million pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade school is on schedule to open in 2020, officials say.
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Unity charter school could be last approved under Maine’s 10-school limit
Maine’s Charter School Commission votes to advance an application for the Ecology Learning Center, a high school for Waldo County students operating on the Unity College campus.
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Skeleton of Colby athletic complex completed as last beam is set
Iron workers laid the last beam on Tuesday that completes the structure that is expected to be ready for use in 2020.
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As Fairfield-based school board looks to trim budget again, special education staff likely to get shuffled
After a school board workshop Monday, the newest figure is hovering around $27.17 million.
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Portland superintendent issues letter on Deering High enrollment drop
Xavier Botana tells the school community that he will lead a discussion with the school board about the high school selection process.
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Sex abuse scandal enveloping Connecticut magnet school
Police are continuing an investigation that has led to charges against two former staff members.
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Observers say trends in school, child care point to growing demand for early education in central Maine
A new childcare facility in Winslow and a surge of kindergarten enrollment in Winslow are among the signs that more families with young children are seeking services in the Waterville-Winslow area.