The listening tour has taken me hundreds of miles across our beautiful state, from Turner to Machias, from Limestone to Sanford. It’s allowed me to remove myself from Augusta one day at a time to see what’s going on in our classrooms — where the policies we set and budgets we craft have their greatest impact.
I have met dozens of dedicated teachers, administrators, students and parents during these trips, and the input they’ve provided me on how we can improve what we’re doing for our children has been invaluable. Thank you to all of those who took the time to share their thoughts with me.
While the listening tour might be coming to a close, that doesn’t mean I plan to stop listening. As always, don’t hesitate to contact me to let me know what you think about education in our state.
— Stephen Bowen
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Administrative Letters
Reporting Requirements
- Monthly School Nutrition Reporting
- School Nurse End of the Year Report, June 30
- No Child Left Behind Performance Report, Aug. 1
- REMINDER: End-of-Year Financial Reports, Aug. 25
- Calendar of Reporting Requirements
Dispatches
1,100-plus celebrate MLTI at UMaine
The eighth annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative Student Conference featured rousing student presentations and a word cloud with contributions from more than 1,000 people. | More | Sharing a ‘new view’ through MLTI | From MLTI student to international programmer | Using MLTI to learn through video
At Beatrice Rafferty, culture is curriculum
Beatrice Rafferty School on Pleasant Point Reservation offers its students not only a traditional academic curriculum, but an educational experience steeped in the Passamaquoddy culture that surrounds them. | More
Machias school specializes in hands-on learning
At every level, teachers at Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School engage their students with activities they’re likely to remember. | More