AUGUSTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education says Maine is getting a $1.7 million grant aimed at helping low-achieving schools.

The department said the grant will go to the state Department of Education, which will run a competition and award smaller grants to local school district that demonstrate a need for the funds and a commitment to raising student achievement.

The grant is being awarded through the Education Department’s School Improvement Grant program.


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