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Changes in Diploma Requirements Proposed

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Update on LD 1325:  Good News for Arts Education!
 
On Thursday, May 21, the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs voted unanimously that LD1325 "ought to pass as amended." All of the language stating that students must meet standards in some content areas and partially meet in others was REMOVED from the bill. Left in the bill was language about multiple pathways and interventions, but not the personal learning plans. The Committee added language that creates a "partnership group" to work with the Commissioner to develop a plan for awarding high-school diplomas based on standards and on credits and/or a combination. The bill states that the members of that partnership group will include the organizations representing superintendents, principals, school boards, MEA, and "others as appropriate." Commissioner Gendron specifically noted that the arts need to be represented on that group. That group will report back to the Education Committee next January.
 
Let's celebrate!  The language that was so problematic for the arts is gone, and we'll have a seat at the table when the discussion resumes!
 
Check back frequently for updates on advocacy efforts to keep arts requirements strong for Maine students.

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LINC Performing Arts Workshop
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May 5th 2009 - A one-day workshop for talented performing arts students from Hancock County high schools. Twelve students from each high school were invited to attend.

Funding for LINC this year has come from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Maine Arts Commission, and the Helen & George Ladd Charitable Corporation.

LINC WORKSHOP 2009
SEE GALLERY SPRING 2009 WORKSHOP

LINC STUDENT WORK 2009
SEE GALLERY OF LINC STUDENT WORK

LINC ART SHOW (Gallery)
The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty and Cygnet Gallery proudly hosted the LINC art show on May 31st, 2009 at our Blue Hill location on Main Street

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