Monthly Archives: January 2015

Originally posted on Maine DOE Newsroom:
From the Maine Department of Education The Maine DOE will begin visits next month to provide targeted technical assistance to schools preparing to award proficiency-based diplomas. Last May, the Department released six options by…

By Christopher Cousins, BDN Staff Posted Jan. 28, 2015, at 6:55 p.m. Last modified Jan. 28, 2015, at 7:26 p.m. Terry Farren | BDN Brewer High School student Isaak Gauthier (left) works on a Kindle with class teacher Kevin Napolillo … Continue reading →

Contributed photo Gov. Paul LePage greets dozens of Maine Charter School students at the State House in Augusta on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. By Christopher Cousins, BDN Staff Posted Jan. 26, 2015, at 5:17 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — More than … Continue reading →

The governor’s proposed biennial budget targets new funding for some key K-12 initiatives, including teacher evaluations and help for struggling schools, but also puts more burden on local property taxpayers because costs are going up higher than increases in state … Continue reading →

By Mike Tipping Yesterday, the Maine Legislature referred the tax conformity package proposed by Governor LePage to both the Appropriations and Taxation committees for further consideration and initial votes. There, it will face its first real scrutiny. As I explained … Continue reading →

This indefensible idea makes a mockery of the chief executive’s claims of fiscal responsibility. By Mike Tipping Over the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably heard a lot about Gov. LePage and his plans for this legislative session. Perhaps you … Continue reading →

By djournednthony Cody. The Central Committee of the Washington State Democratic Party has passed a resolution that roundly condemns the Common Core standards. This is the first time a statewide Democratic Party committee has taken a public position against the … Continue reading →

What we know about the financial incentives offered by charter schools: More than any other single company, K12 has provoked national outrage on both left and right for poor school performance and questionable financial practices. A 2011 report, for example, … Continue reading →

  New data reveals our public—not private—school system is among the best in the world. By Paul Buchheit / AlterNet – January 11, 2015   In fact, except for the debilitating effects of poverty, our public school system may be … Continue reading →

The commission charged with recommending changes to the Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula has released its final report, which offers proposals for expanded pre-kindergarten programs, help for economically disadvantaged students, and teacher professional development. The report will now … Continue reading →