High schools to participate in UMaine Early College Academ-e program, Republican Journal reports
The Republican Journal reported three Maine high schools will participate in a yearlong, tuition-free pre-calculus course as part of the University of Maine’s Early College Academ-e high school pilot program. Students at Searsport District High School, Dirigo High School in Dixfield and Massabesic High School in Waterboro will be able to take the course, which will be taught online by UMaine assistant professor of mathematics education Timothy Boester, and supported by teachers in the high school. Upon completion, students will receive high school credit and four college credits, the article states. UMaine expects to increase the number of participating schools in the 2020–21 academic year, according to the Republican Journal. Registration is online. For more information or to enroll in the course, contact Allison Small, 207.581.8004; um.earlycollege@maine.edu.