News and Blog Updates from GreatPublicSchoolsforMaine.com http://www.greatpublicschoolsformaine.com Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel BY MATTHEW STONE AUGUSTA - Maine students' math and reading test scores have improved at nearly every grade level since 2006, according to the latest data released by the Maine Department of Education. The state Thursday published the results of the 2009 Maine Educational Assessment, pointing out year-over-year improvement in scores in most categories. The state saw improvement over 2008 scores - in some cases marginal, in other cases more significant — in every testing category except eighth-grade reading, where res... http://greatpublicschoolsformaine.com/blog_news/default.asp?nview=7 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST The Maine Public Broadcasting Network Maine Students Show Progress on MEA Tests This is the last year the state will use the MEA tests to assess students' progress. Beginning this school year, Maine will switch to a test developed by a regional collaborative. Maine students are showing improvement this year in meeting achievement level standards established by the Maine Educational Assessment test. State education officials say the percentage of students meeting the standards increased in all grades from three to eight in both reading and math, with one exception:... http://greatpublicschoolsformaine.com/blog_news/default.asp?nview=6 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel BY KELLEY BOUCHARD ORONO -- Anthony Lary was disconnected when he stopped attending Portland High School during his sophomore year. He was living on his own, looking for a job and a purpose in life, without support from his parents. Neither of them had graduated from high school, so he couldn't see the point. Then a friend talked Lary into going back to school when he was a junior. He found refuge and encouragement with the teachers in Portland High's alternative-education program. "They were more connected with... http://greatpublicschoolsformaine.com/blog_news/default.asp?nview=8