BETHEL — The SAD 44 board has unanimously approved the nomination of Kristin Chambers Dacko as dean of students for Telstar Regional High School. She succeeds Cheryl Lang, who was named last month as the high school principal. “We feel very, very fortunate to have such a great candidate to bring before you,” Superintendent David […]
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Controversial Portland charter school passes city inspection a week before opening day
PORTLAND — Baxter Academy for Technology and Science passed a city inspection of its 54 York St. facility Wednesday after lingering fire safety and electrical concerns caused the new charter school to fail at least two previous reviews. The passing marks clear the way for Baxter Academy to acquire its occupancy permit and receive its […]
STEM grants are available for Maine schools
ELLSWORTH – The Perloff Family Foundation, in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Space Grant Consortium, is offering grants focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the integration of STEM with the arts and humanities, or STEAM. STEM4ME aims to increase the opportunities for student-driven STEM and STEAM projects at […]