charter commission
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
Commentary: Rose Slate shows a way to work together toward a better Portland
Four Charter Commission hopefuls, each of us seeking office for the first time, have supported each other in tangible and intangible ways, Patricia Washburn says.
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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Commentary: Election mailer represents ‘business as usual’ tactics when Portland needs change
People First Charter has spoken on behalf of her and others without their consent and sowed discontent, Shamika ‘Shay’ Stewart-Bouley says.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Commentary: District 3 Portland Charter Commission candidate finds endorsement divisive
A mailer sent out by People First Charter doesn’t reflect the complexity of the race or the message of his campaign, Zack Barowitz says.
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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Voting to begin in Portland’s charter commission election
Twenty-two candidates want a chance to rethink city government, including the roles of mayor, manager and council.
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PublishedMay 8, 2021
Maine Voices: With big issues on the table in Portland, Charter Commission vote will be critical
On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
Portland Charter Commission candidates disclose fundraising totals
At-large candidate Marpheen Chann currently leads the pack of 23 candidates in fundraising, reporting over $10,000 raised, while several other candidates reported no financial activity.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2021
Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools
The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
Our View: Virtual charter schools didn’t live up to the hype
What was supposed to be a transformative education model is struggling to meet minimum standards.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2019
Struggling Maine Virtual Academy looks to renew charter for online education
School officials and a panel overseeing Maine's charter schools point to improvements made since a report in January cited absenteeism and low test scores.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Maine keeps charter school cap at 10, as states weigh impact of expansions
The legislation, along with another bill limiting the number of students who can enroll at the state's two virtual charter schools, is enacted without the governor's signature.