But officials deny a request from Maine Connections Academy to expand into new grades and lift an enrollment cap.
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Chairwoman of Portland school board presses for universal pre-kindergarten
In her State of the Schools address, Anna Trevorrow recounts successes in the district and says expanded pre-K would ‘help make a difference to all students.’
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Colby College student absentee ballots challenged over Waterville address concerns
About 150 absentee ballots have been challenged over concerns that the registrations were not completed with addresses reflecting residency, an issue Maine’s secretary of state calls a misunderstanding.
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State delays release of new school testing results
New English, math and SAT scores were briefly posted on the internet Monday, but Maine Department of Education officials took them down, saying they wanted more time to verify the results.
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Maine’s first virtual charter school up for state renewal
Maine Connections Academy, which serves 429 students, wants to expand its enrollment cap and add two new grades, subject to approval by the state charter school commission.
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UMaine system Early College program seeks to fill gaps in Maine’s workforce
The program, which allows high school students to earn up to a year’s worth of college credits, is gaining in popularity.
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To make students safer, happier, Palermo school tries approach that worked elsewhere
Palermo Consolidated School, like others in Maine, has been implementing a set of learning guidelines that put a positive spin on behavior.
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Fearful of violence, central Maine schools deploy police officers, other resources
Officials say they’re more aware than ever of the need to make students feel safe.
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UMF would get $8.5M for student center, early child care program if state bond passes
The bond money is part of a $49 million total package the University of Maine System is asking voters to approve Tuesday.
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Scarborough school officials issue whooping cough warning
Following a pertussis outbreak at Scarborough High School, parents are urged to keep kids home if they have a cough and to update family vaccinations.