AUGUSTA – When Kaplan University expands to Augusta, it will operate out of the former Staples store building at 14 Marketplace Drive. That puts it across the street from the University of Maine at Augusta, which offers overlapping programs in areas such as business and nursing. Kaplan University Maine President Christopher Quinn said the new […]
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Teacher-training veto overturned
Meanwhile, the House sustains the veto of a bond proposal to fund R&D investments.
LePage vetoes teacher training bill
In his veto message, the governor calls for a more comprehensive solution and criticizes the Maine Education Association for not doing more to improve teacher quality.
Bath Iron Works machinists ratify new contract
The four-year contract, which applies to 3,200 workers, includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.
Bath Iron Works machinists ratify new contract
The union, which represents 3,200 workers, overwhelmingly ratified a four-year contract Sunday that includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.
Maine education bills gain final passage
Perhaps the most far-reaching is L.D. 1422, which changes high school diploma requirements as the first step in moving all schools to the proficiency-based education model.
Four more apply for Maine charter school licenses
The proposals, including two more online schools, bring the total to nine.
At least five groups apply to open Maine charter schools
Proposals call for a virtual school as well as facilities in Cornville, Portland, Fairfield and Monson.
Key education legislation still awaiting action
The Legislature has given state, higher education and local education officials plenty to work on this summer.
State now taking charter school applications
The Maine Charter School Commission issues a request for proposals, setting up a busy summer for itself and the groups hoping to open schools in the coming year.