Harpswell charter school set to close after commissioners shoot down renewal bid

The Maine Charter School Commission narrowly rejected Harpswell Coastal Academy's charter renewal application Tuesday afternoon, ending the school's months-long fight for survival.

Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school

Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.

Fierce fundraising may buy more time for Harpswell charter school

Harpswell Coastal Academy has raised nearly $160,000 toward consolidating its 2 campuses, a step school officials say is necessary for the survival of the institution.

Maine charter schools post mixed results but fill a need for families

Ten years after charter schools were authorized in Maine, academic outcomes vary but supporters say they're meeting a need for students who don't fit in traditional classrooms.

Maine online charter school gets 5-year renewal, with conditions

The Maine Charter School Commission votes 6-1 Tuesday to renew the charter for Maine Virtual Academy, despite performance concerns raised in a report in January.

Maine keeps charter school cap as states weigh impact of expansions

A new law enacted without the governor's signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.

Topsham group applying for state’s final charter school spot

Sheffwood Academy is among organizations that plan to file an application by the June 21 deadline.

Maine’s first virtual charter school gets 5-year renewal

Maine’s first virtual charter school up for state renewal

State panel gives Lewiston charter school high marks