charter schools

Lana Ewing, executive director of the Maine Charter School Commission, said most of that increase comes from the expansion of Maine Arts Academy, which added 7th and 8th grades to its four year high school program last year.

The Maine Charter School Commission voted 5-2 today to approve the application of a school that would serve new Mainers and multilingual learners.

In a letter to the community last month, first reported by the Harpswell Anchor, the school said that during the pandemic, enrollment has fallen to 173 students this year - well below its target of 210.

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…