From the Commissioner
During his State of the State address in February, Governor LePage announced that Maine will introduce a school performance grading system to simplify for parents, taxpayers and others how their schools are doing. Many of you have expressed interest in and concern about how we will generate the grades, and what we will do to support schools that receive low grades.
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East End kindergartner Antonio Hernandez explains his math journal to Commissioner Bowen. | More
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Portland schools establish promising practices for all students
When I visited East End Community School and Riverton Elementary in Portland last week as part of my Promising Practices Tour, I was blown away by the measures they’re taking to ensure all students are engaged in learning—not an easy feat in such a multilingual district. By Commissioner Bowen | More | Press release
Governor’s Conference on Education videos, resources available
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage speaks from the heart about what motivates him to seek education reform at the Governor’s Conference on Education: Putting Students First, and you can now watch that video online. | More
Submit student nominations for Dirigo Boys and Girls State
The Legislature recently passed a resolution expressing support and appreciation for the Dirigo Boys and Girls State programs. This year’s Boys and Girls State programs will take place June 16-20. | More
Smarter Balanced practice test more broadly available
Due to the overwhelming demand for access to the Smarter Balanced Volunteer Pilot assessment from principals, teachers, parents and the public, the Executive Committee has decided to release a more complete and more broadly available “practice test” in lieu of the Volunteer Pilot assessment. | More
Maine FFA officers celebrate Maine Agriculture Day at the Legislature
During their stay in Augusta, Maine’s FFA state officers described to legislators and other guests the expansion of their organization throughout the state. | More
2013 Educator Talent Pool recommendations deadline coming up
The Maine Department of Education is accepting recommendations for the 2013 Maine Educator Talent Pool through April 30, 2013. | More
Preview new English language proficiency test
The 31 states that have banded together to create a new, computer-based assessment system for English language learners are getting their first glimpses at the new English-language proficiency exam being developed to measure the language demands of the Common Core State Standards. | More