Ed commissioner calls for focus on literacy in light of latest NAEP scores
AUGUSTA – Maine Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen said nationwide test results released today are modestly encouraging in some areas, but point to the need for more and better sharing of best practices and resources across the state. He called on his Department and schools to undertake a concerted effort to improve literacy achievement.
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Federal grant will increase the ranks of highly qualified teachers working with special-needs students
AUGUSTA – Current and future teachers of special-needs students in Maine will have access to improved training to help their students succeed academically and graduate on time.
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Surprise! Morgan Cuthbert receives the prestigious award in front of students and colleagues
YARMOUTH – A seventh-grade mathematics and science teacher in his 12th year of teaching was honored at a surprise all-school assembly Monday afternoon with the presentation of a prestigious national teaching award, and a check for $25,000. Maine Department of Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen presented the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award to Morgan Cuthbert in front of students, colleagues, and local and state dignitaries at Frank H. Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth.
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The following is a press release from the Maine State Board of Education
Nancy Perkins is awarded the Distinguished Service Award by NASBE
AUGUSTA – The national organization that represents state boards of education from across the United States has awarded Nancy Perkins, a member of the Maine State Board of Education, its 2011 Distinguished Service Award. The national award from the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is given annually to a state board of education member in recognition of outstanding service to public education.
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State seeks $32 million to ensure high-quality early learning and development experiences for children before kindergarten
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services submitted a joint application this week for $32.2 million in a federal grant competition. The proposal aims to strengthen the quality of Maine’s early childhood programs and make them available to more high-needs children.
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The following is a press release from the Maine State Board of Education.
FARMINGTON – The Maine State Board of Education took the first steps toward creating a State Charter School Commission, as called for in the public charter school law that passed the Legislature earlier this year.
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Maine reports Adequate Yearly Progress results showing fewer than one third of schools making arbitrary targets
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education released its annual report today on the progress of schools under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Continue reading “Results prove need for new accountability system”
AUGUSTA – Seventeen Maine schools are joining a small group of schools from across the nation that have raised the bar when it comes to fostering an environment of wholesome nutrition and frequent physical activity.
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Maine Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s announcement of new flexibility for states from No Child Left Behind accountability requirements:
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The following is a press release sent by the office of Gov. Paul LePage.
For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
Contact: Adrienne Bennett (207) 287-2531
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage announced today that 19 people have been selected to serve on a task force that will make recommendations on expanding early college and other postsecondary education opportunities for high school students.
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