It’s a new year, with all sorts of new developments in the world of Maine education.
Here at the Maine DOE, we had a busy week last week with the release of “Education Evolving: Maine’s Plan for Putting Learners First.” We released the strategic plan at the Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta, where Commissioner Bowen was joined by five students who discussed the enriching experiences they’ve had in school as a result of being able to take control of their learning.
Now, the focus turns to collecting the public’s feedback on the newly released strategic plan. What do you think? Is there something the plan missed? Something the plan does well?
Be sure to read the plan and offer your feedback.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER
Recognizing education’s evolution
The educational enterprise is constantly changing with the times. Our newly released strategic plan for education recognizes that reality. By Stephen Bowen | More
DISPATCHES
Video: Short-term objectives to meet long-term goals
Kaytie Scully has turned her high school experience around with the help of a personalized learning plan that’s allowed her to work toward a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate while earning high school credit. | More
Video: Personal learning plans, maximized learning
Morgan Horn has incorporated internships, job shadows, college-level classes, independent studies and other learning experiences into a customized course of study that will let her graduate from high school a semester early to pursue studies in medicine. | More
Video: Making a career out of a passion
Brooklyn Pinkham couldn’t wait to enroll in culinary arts classes as a junior at Capital Area Technical Center. When she did, she started excelling in school, and now she’s headed for a career as a chef with a goal of appearing on Food Network. | More | Learning faster, more creatively with technology | ‘Voice and choice’ in learning
- USM Pioneers program pays full tuition, fees for STEM majors
- Mitchell Institute offers college scholarships
- High school seniors can apply to attend national science camp
- ATOMIM offers Algebra readiness discussion series
- Federal grant funds to expand adult student offerings
- More Dispatches
PRESS RELEASES
Commissioner unveils education plan
AUGUSTA — Students will play a more active role in organizing their own learning and have more choice – such as internships, inter-disciplinary classes, independent study, and vocational education – in how they learn and achieve standards, according to a strategic plan for education unveiled by Maine‘s education commissioner. | More
Not chosen for award, Maine pledges to move ahead on early learning
AUGUSTA — While Maine was not one of the nine states chosen for a major federal grant for early learning programs, state education and health officials pledged to move forward anyway with their plan to bolster high quality early learning and development experiences for children before kindergarten. | More