The reorganization should help the university keep students and cut costs, officials say.
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Panel gives initial approval for Maine’s second virtual charter school, will begin contract talks
The 6-1 vote comes after a two-year process that led to added requirements for the online school and K12 Inc., a for-profit educational services provider.
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Maine still ranks high in student loan debt
Graduating seniors from Maine’s public and private nonprofit colleges in 2013 had an average of $29,934 in debt, exceeding the national average of $28,400.
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SAD 59 to host community conversations in Madison
While the town appeals the state’s tax assessment, SAD 59 officials are waiting to see the effect on the school budget and inviting the public to join in conversations on district operations.
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Augusta board to get reports on special ed, literacy Wednesday
Board members also are scheduled to consider adopting an updated emergency plan for all the system’s schools.
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Head of Maine DOE out on indefinite medical leave
Commissioner James E. Rier Jr. has led the education department since February.
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Portland-based non-profit to give $20 million to study abroad program
The contribution is part of a global effort to double the number of American students studying abroad by 2020.
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USM cuts threaten thousands in grants for four students
With their research labs closing by Dec. 31, it’s unclear what will happen to their fellowships and who will take over as mentors.
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Windsor voters reject RSU 12 withdrawal proposal
The ballot question was shot down 682-445.
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Freeport school district secession debate heats up
Signs advocating one side or the other have popped up all over town.