All schools and libraries connected to the Maine School Library Network receive unlimited Internet access at no cost . Although Maine students score at or near the top of the nation in Mathematics , Reading , and Science , the statistics are deceiving 1 out of 4 Maine students has not acquired a level of literacy that is acceptable by most standards. We simply outperform the other states. We need to refocus our comparisons, elevate our expectations, and benchmark the performance of Maine students against our international competitors. With Maine s Learning Results the foundation for improvement, and high expectations and aspirations shaping our mission, we intend to have a public education system of world-class quality.
Adolescent health is an area of significant concern and focus.
Physical activity and nutrition are areas of significant concern and focus. The future of Maine, however, hinges on the quality of our education system and the education attainment of its citizens.