Wayfinder says it will stay focused on its work with pregnant teens and high school dropouts.
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Two Maine charter schools get strong support for renewal
A state commission must decide whether to renew the charters of two schools that have been open for five years, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences and the Cornville Regional Charter School.
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Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and mineral rocks at the Maine State Museum.
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National high school graduation rates reach record high
The White House boasts that the graduation rate has increased by about 4 percent points since the 2010-2011 school year.
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At Southern Maine Community College, serving up a brunch to remember
Graduates of the class of 2010 culinary arts program prepare a fundraising meal to honor a classmate who was killed during a home invasion in Texas.
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Anson, Madison school districts looking at ways to collaborate
Officials from the school districts based in each town will meet Tuesday amid discussions about collaboration in administration, sports and classes.
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Gardiner junior honored by national LGBT organization
Savannah Green was named to the Student Advocate of the Year Honor Roll by GLSEN, a national organization focusing on LGBT issues in education.
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Magazine covers bring historical figures to life at Jackman school
Mother Teresa’s recent canonization renewed interest in a decades-old project at the Forest Hills Consolidated School that has produced more than 100 magazine covers signed by prominent figures.
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Embden panel advises town to drop effort to leave school district
After mounting frustrations and delays in the effort to quit Anson-based SAD 74, Embden voters will be asked in a Nov. 8 referendum whether they want to keep pursuing withdrawal.
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Water pump failure closes Maranacook middle, high schools on Friday
The problem was discovered Thursday afternoon and will not be repaired in time for school on Friday.