1,100 plus expected at student laptop conference in Orono

Four students will kick off the day with presentations showing how they’ve put technology to work in innovative, globally relevant ways

It’s been nearly a decade since the launch of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative, which has equipped Maine middle- and high-school students with laptops and made technology an integral part of their learning.

On Thursday, May 26, more than 1,100 students, teachers and parents will overtake the University of Maine campus in Orono for the eighth annual MLTI Student Conference.

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Technology center engaging students, training future workforce

Students apply math and science skills in classes they find relevant at United Technologies Center in Bangor.

Article image: Robotics engineering instructor Rob Canarr speaks with Commissioner Stephen Bowen at United Technologies Center in Bangor.
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen speaks with Robotics Engineering instructor Ron Canarr during his visit to United Technologies Center in Bangor.

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Governor Joins Celebration of College Transitions Success

As enrollment soars in adult college transition program, university and community college systems join Adult Ed in agreement to expand collaboration.

Downloadable photos from the event

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci joined officials of the state’s community colleges, university system, and the Maine Department of Education on Monday for a celebration of new agreements among the three entities to further improve the highly successful College Transitions program for adults.

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