State of Maine grants schools more flexibility in choosing technology

UPDATE: The Hewlett-Packard ProBook 4440 will now include Windows 7 software in the package.

The following is a news release from the Governor’s Office.

Governor LePage emphasizes importance of using technology that enables students to easily transition to the workforce

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Two Maine schools invited to participate in AP STEM Access program

The College Board shared the following news release with the Maine DOE for publication.

AUGUSTA—Hampden Academy and Scarborough High School are among 800 schools across the country invited to participate in the AP STEM Access program, created to increase the number of traditionally underrepresented minority and female high school students that participate in Advanced Placement® courses in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.

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Science standards Maine helped develop are released

AUGUSTA – A new set of science standards that Maine took a leading role in helping to develop were released Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, the State Board of Education was briefed on the Next Generation Science Standards by Anita Bernhardt, the Maine Department of Education science education specialist. The Board anticipates voting on adoption of the standards later this spring.

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Governor, Ed Commissioner announce 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year semi-finalists, partnership with Educate Maine

Teacher of the year semi-finalist Suzen Polk-Hoffses, kindergarten teacher at Milbridge Elementary School, with Governor LePage and Millbridge student Juan Castillo.
Teacher of the year semi-finalist Suzen Polk-Hoffses, kindergarten teacher at Milbridge Elementary School, with Governor LePage and Millbridge student Juan Jose Castillo.

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, six Maine teachers were named as semi-finalist candidates to become the 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year. Governor Paul R. LePage and Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen honored the talented group of educators from around the state in a State House ceremony. Also recognizing the semi-finalists were Steven Pound, chair of the State Board of Education; Tanna Clews, executive director of Educate Maine; and the 2013 Maine Teacher of the Year, Shannon Shanning.

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Governor’s Conference on Education videos, resources available

The following is a news release from the Governor’s Office.

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage speaks from the heart about what motivates him to seek education reform at the Governor’s Conference on Education: Putting Students First, and you can now watch that video online. In the Governor’s speech, he shares with Mainers his personal story and why he is passionate about providing multiple educational opportunities for Maine students.

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Governor’s Education Conference to be aired on Maine Public Broadcasting Network’s Capitol Connection

Update: Part four of the conference will air Thursday, March 28, at noon. Dr. Tony Bennett’s keynote speech will air Friday, March 29, at noon, or immediately following legislative hearings.

The following is a news release from the Governor’s Office.

Coverage begins Monday; for air times, visit MPBN.net

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage would like to thank the more than 200 people who attended the Governor’s Education Conference: Putting Students First on Friday.

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