Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
May 9, 2013

Wording dispute resolved, Readfield charter referendum hearing set for Monday

A dispute about the wording of a Readfield referendum question has been resolved in advance of a hearing about a referendum on whether to establish a town charter commission.
Published
May 4, 2013

RSU 2 wants ideas on cutting costs without hurting quality

Regional School Unit 2 officials want to know if residents have any ideas for saving money without sacrificing educational quality, setting public meetings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Published
May 4, 2013

Ace principal, involved Augusta parents key to Hussey Elementary’s A rating

Hussey Elementary School in Augusta was one of only eight schools, where more than half of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, to receive an A grade from the state this week.
Published
May 1, 2013

Some parents find grades useful; others are skeptical

Local parents said on Wednesday that the new report cards and letter grades for schools are useful, but school and public officials were skeptical that the grades really reflect the quality of a school.
Published
May 1, 2013

School grades’ simplicity broadens impact

The Department of Education released letter grades evaluating school performances on Wednesday. Many teachers and administrators feel the grading system is not fair because it weights heavily on standardized tests and not year-to-year progress.
Published
May 1, 2013

Administration unveils school grades; C the average for Central Maine schools

The LePage administration unveiled its A-F grading system Wednesday, the latest education reform effort that has already drawn sharp criticism from union leaders and educators. As in most of the state, C was the common grade for schools in central Maine.
Published
April 29, 2013

Bill to eliminate security screening at State House rejected

A proposal to eliminate the security screening station at the State House was shot down Monday by the Legislative Council.
Published
April 28, 2013

RSU 11 cuts relationship with accrediting agency

Regional School Unit 11 has cut its ties with its accrediting agency, leaving its high school one of only a few in central Maine without accreditation. Officials say the process is too costly.
Published
April 28, 2013

Schools look for alternative to NEASC review

Some school districts are seeking alternatives to New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, acknowledging the value in an external review.
Published
April 26, 2013

Girl, 11, accused of making bomb threat at Litchfield school

An 11-year-old girl is accused of making a false bomb threat Friday morning at Carrie Ricker School, marking the fourth such threat in the school district this week and the fifth this month.