The U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program, now in its 17th year, sends American K-12 teachers to China and brings Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States to spend a year teaching language and culture.
Month: March 2013
Open auditions for Maine eighth graders to compete on local game show
WPXT is holding open auditions for the fifth season of its locally produced game show, Kick Start. The show is being billed as part Double Dare, part Jeopardy for kids. Contestants will compete in various questions and challenges in an attempt to win a NextGen College Investing Plan.
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Watch new Center for Best Practice videos from western Maine
The Maine DOE Center for Best Practice is pleased to announce the release of two new videos exploring the shift to proficiency-based/learner-centered practice. Continue reading “Watch new Center for Best Practice videos from western Maine”
Governor’s Conference on Education scheduled
Governor Paul R. LePage and I are pleased to announce the Governor’s Conference on Education, which will feature best practices and innovative reforms from around the nation.
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Review amendments to FERPA
The Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) was signed into law in mid-January by President Barack Obama and became effective immediately. Amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act include Additional Exception to Parental Consent Requirements for Students in Foster Care; and Exemption to Notice Requirement When Records Released Under Court Order. These amendments are intended to do the following: Continue reading “Review amendments to FERPA”
HS seniors invited to enter essay contest, propose nationwide education plans
The Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan invites high school seniors to submit essays proposing their plans for improving the American educational system.
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