Their statement comes as John Fitzsimmons responds to the governor’s concerns about the system but not LePage’s call for his resignation.
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Obama’s free community college plan ‘a gift’ for Maine
The head of the state’s seven-campus community college system supports the proposal, which the White House estimates 9 million students could participate in.
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Maine’s university system poised to offer in-state tuition to more veterans’ dependents
Trustees move toward charging the much-lower rate for those who live out of state and qualify for GI Bill benefits.
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Waterville’s Thomas College bids farewell to the SAT
Applicants no longer have to submit standardized test scores as the school tries to become more accessible to first generation students.
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Maine educator chosen as finalist for $1 million global prize
Nancie Atwell, whose school in Edgecomb nurtures students and trains other teachers to be effective, is one of just 50 finalists for the prestigious honor.
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Unity school chief top choice for Gorham post
RSU 3 superintendent Heather Perry is the only finalist to become superintendent of schools in Gorham.
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Bush foundation’s push for digital learning included Maine
Email exchanges show Jeb Bush’s Foundation for Excellence in Education pressing to ‘advance’ online learning in many states.
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Gorham selects lone finalist for new school superintendent
Heather Perry, a superintendent in Waldo County, will be introduced at a public forum before an official hiring decision.
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Sylvester voted in as Waterville School Board chair
Sara Sylvester, 63, is an administrator at Oak Grove Center in Waterville and has been a member of the board for about 10 years.
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Windsor school group to meet Jan. 12
The Windsor Educational Foundation and Reed Fund Committee helps pay for items not covered by school budgets.