Charter school
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Harpswell charter school hunts for ways to reopen even as it plans its closure
Two weeks after the Maine Charter School Commission decided not to renew Harpswell Coastal Academy's charter, school leadership is beginning the complicated and untested closure process, even as it searches for routes to reopen.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Harpswell charter school set to close after commissioners shoot down renewal bid
The Maine Charter School Commission narrowly rejected Harpswell Coastal Academy's charter renewal application Tuesday afternoon, ending the school's months-long fight for survival.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Dozens turn out to support Harpswell charter school as commission weighs future
More than 30 students, parents and community members spoke in support of Harpswell Coastal Academy at a public hearing Thursday evening, less than two weeks before the Maine Charter School Commission will vote on the school’s future.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science appoints new executive director
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PublishedJuly 5, 2022
Former science teacher to steer Harpswell charter school through tumultuous year
After seven years in the classroom, Mel Christensen Fletcher will serve as the interim head of school of Harpswell Coastal Academy, which hopes to follow up its consolidation process with a charter renewal.
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Harpswell Coastal Academy celebrates a resilient senior class
Harpswell Coastal Academy, which will open next year after a fight for survival this spring, held a fittingly quirky graduation ceremony Friday evening.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Harpswell school survives after commission OKs plan to consolidate
The Maine Charter School Commission on Tuesday approved Harpswell Coastal Academy’s plan to consolidate its two campuses, which school officials say is necessary for the institution's survival.
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PublishedMay 8, 2022
Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school
Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Fierce fundraising may buy more time for Harpswell charter school
Harpswell Coastal Academy has raised nearly $160,000 toward consolidating its 2 campuses, a step school officials say is necessary for the survival of the institution.
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PublishedApril 13, 2022
Under cloud of uncertainty, Harpswell Charter School elects to fight for survival
The Board of Directors of Harpswell Coastal Academy unanimously voted Wednesday to keep developing a plan to consolidate the school's 2 campuses.
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