English teachers focus on technology

Annual gathering features presentations by Maine teachers for Maine teachers.

English teachers can use blogs, poetry slams and graphic novels to craft engaging lessons that appeal to students who don’t learn best by reading books and writing papers.

A teacher in the southern Maine town of Sanford can teach Advanced Placement English to students located almost 400 miles to his north, in the town of St. Agatha.

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Math teachers glimpse new standards

Conference offers instructors a preview of newly produced curriculum materials that align with the Common Core.

A South Portland High School math teacher described his class’ experience building a boat to drive home math lessons.

A Lisbon Community School teacher discussed how she uses picture books with her young students to help them visualize mathematical concepts.

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