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 […]

Meanwhile, the House sustains the veto of a bond proposal to fund R&D investments.

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.

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.

The proposals, including two more online schools, bring the total to nine.

Proposals call for a virtual school as well as facilities in Cornville, Portland, Fairfield and Monson.

The Legislature has given state, higher education and local education officials plenty to work on this summer.

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.