Tag: education
How Did County Schools Grade According to State Education New Report?
A report card is in on Maine Schools. The overall findings of the Maine Department of Education indicates lower rankings among RURAL schools…while schools in more populated parts of the state appear to be excelling. Shawn Cunningham talked to some local school officials for reaction.
First Year Teacher Speaks On Maine Teacher Needs
Those in public education say this year has been quite a challenge, as they’ve had to make due with less resources and smaller school budgets. Other districts have had to make tough decisions regarding what resources and staff should remain on the books for next year due to school budget cutbacks. And in the midst [...]
Unchartered Territory: Charter Schools in Maine Part Two
Governor LePage launched his Putting Students First Education Summit. One of the big issues out of the event was the open discussion of school choice. In part two of her series, Shawn Cunningham talks to the state education commissioner about school choice and how its juxtposed to public schools.
Un-Chartered Territory: The Debate Over Charter Schools in Maine
Last Friday, Governor LePage launched his Putting Students First Education Summit. One of the big issues out of the event was the open discussion of school choice. In part two of her series, Shawn Cunningham talks to the state education commissioner about school choice and how its juxtposed to public schools.
Un-CHARTERED Territory: A look at the Charter School Debate in Maine Pt. 1
Public School superintendents are criticizing Governor LePage saying he was anti-public school and pro-charter school from the getgo of his administration. Governor LePage has fired back saying he wants to ensure Maine students are academically competitive with the rest of the nation. As Shawn Cunningham finds out in part one of a three part series, [...]
