Harpswell Coastal Academy
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PublishedMay 8, 2022
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.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
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.
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PublishedApril 13, 2022
Under cloud of uncertainty, Harpswell Charter School elects to fight for survival
The Board of Directors of Harpswell Coastal Academy unanimously voted Wednesday to keep developing a plan to consolidate the school's 2 campuses.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Delayed consolidation vote could doom Harpswell charter school
The Maine Charter School Commission voted Tuesday to defer decision on Harpswell Coastal Academy's request to consolidate its 2 campuses for the upcoming school year.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Harpswell charter school could shutter if consolidation bid gets rejected
Officials from Harpswell Coastal Academy announced on April 1 that they do not expect the Maine Charter School Commission to approve a plan to consolidate the institution's two campuses.
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PublishedJune 2, 2021
Harpswell Coastal Academy adds political theater program aimed at sparking social change
The school's new program, directed by Lee Rose, will focus on political theater — using theater as a vehicle for social change and communicating social and political ideas.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
School Notebook Coastal Journal Edition: April 9
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2020
Harpswell Coastal Academy to reopen campuses after positive COVID-19 test
Scott Barksdale, head of school, said he feels comfortable welcoming students back to both the Brunswick and Harpswell campuses on Monday after no other students or staff developed COVID-19 symptoms as of Thursday.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
Harpswell Coastal Academy closes temporarily due to positive coronavirus case
Harpswell Coastal Academy students will pivot to distance learning through Friday, Sept. 25, according to Scott Barksdale, dean of students.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
Harpswell Coastal Academy students publish collection of personal stories
