charter schools

In Monday’s special session bonds will dominate the action, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has submitted two bills to fix mistakes that cannot wait for…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine could increase or limit the number of charter schools in the state under new bills. Lawmakers are set to hold hearings on at least…

The Snow Pond Arts Academy charter school in Sidney had an ambitious goal — to be the first public school in Maine to use a model called “blended…

Across the state, about 800 middle and high school students wake up every morning, log on to their computers, and take all of their classes completely…

Maine’s newest charter school will focus on the performing arts.The state’s charter school commission gave its unanimous approval this week to Snow Pond…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Supporters of school choice held rallies across the nation today. The gatherings, marking the kickoff of National School Choice Week,…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Two groups hoping to open charter schools have pitched their proposals ahead of next month's vote from the Maine Charter School…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Two of the four groups that hope to open new charter schools in Maine have advanced to the next stage of the review process.The Portland…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Four groups have applied for the last three charter school slots in Maine.The Portland Press Herald reports that ME Academy,…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Charter schools in Maine are in high demand as the school year gets underway.The Portland Press Herald reports that fall enrollment…