Category Archives: State Board of Education

Science standards Maine helped develop are released

Posted on April 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

AUGUSTA – A new set of science standards that Maine took a leading role in helping to develop were released Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, the State Board of Education was briefed on the Next Generation Science Standards by Anita Bernhardt, the Maine Department of Education science education specialist. The Board anticipates voting on adoption of the standards later this spring.

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Notice of Proposed Rule Change: Chapter 61, Major Capital School Construction

Posted on October 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The proposed amendments for Chapter 61, “Rules for Major Capital School Construction,” which is a State Board of Education rule, makes no significant changes. It is strictly to clarify and bring consistency throughout the 34-page rule.  Continue reading →

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State ed board chair receives national honor

Posted on October 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The following is a news release from the Maine State Board of Education.

AUGUSTA – Dr. Steven Pound, chairman of the Maine State Board of Education, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of State Boards of Education. Continue reading →

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