For today’s question, candidates were asked for their thoughts on the “lowest-achieving schools” designation. Please read the Demoractic candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, third, and fourth questions as well. Also please feel free to leave comments on the candidates’ responses. The candidates and your fellow voters [...]
Tag Archives: Susan Gendron
Baldacci Provides Some Budget Relief
Due to what many are calling a “rosier” economic outlook, Governor Baldacci has released a proposal for a revised budget. Baldacci restored $78.7 million in cuts today. “From the beginning, I have been committed to presenting a fiscally responsible plan to balance the State budget,” Governor Baldacci said. “The slight improvement in the economy and [...]
Where Are We Racing?
While a few people are questioning if we should be involved in the Race to the Top, some are wondering how Maine will stack up against other states. Stephen Bowen of the Maine Heritage Policy Center has taken it upon himself to closely examine Maine’s chances at the RttT funding. Can Maine expect any of [...]
MEA & the Race to the Top
The Maine Education Association’s views on the federal Race to the Top program.
School Shutdown Days Still a Bad Idea
Hard budget times are upon us. Maine’s public schools are knee deep in debate over how to deal with cuts. Schools are being asked to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars to make ends meek. Many districts have put a freeze on all non-essential spending. Things like trips, staff development, new equipment, and non-essential overtime [...]
Cutler Urges Baldacci to Reconsider Charter Schools
Education Commissioner Susan Gendron revealed at the recent Education Committee meeting that Maine wont be seeing charter schools any time soon. “Charter schools are probably lowest on the list of what I think we have to solve,” Gendron told the Ed Committee. Legislators would have had to submit a bill for charter schools already for [...]
Education Committee Meeting Wrap-Up
The Education Committee meeting wrapped up earlier yesterday afternoon. We learned a few important things from the meeting today. The following is a quick look some of the things that have come out of the meeting.
Gubernatorial Candidates On Charter Schools
Maine education policy wonks are buzzing about charter schools. Education Commissioner Gendron stated at the Education Committee meeting today that the Maine DoE will not be introducing anycharter legislation this year. Governor Baldacci has made it clear his administration will not push for charters either. The chance Maine will see charter school legislation before next [...]
Baldacci On Consolidation
Yesterday Governor John Baldacci circulated an email in support of school consolidation. Arden Manning, Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party, forwarded it to their list. Full e-mail after the jump.
APPWG, Susan Gendron, and Tuition Freezes
by ben goodman on 14. Apr, 2010 in Commentary, Education
Today was a big day for Higher Education in Maine–three big news stories. As you know, I was recently confirmed to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, and I’m going to try and blog my thoughts frequently on my personal blog, and here on the Augusta Insider when it’s pertinent to the broader state [...]