Deputy Commissioner Faherty to become acting commissioner
AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci announced today that Susan A. Gendron will leave her position as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education at the end of April.
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DOE Releases School Data
The list shows achievement and progress on state testing
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education has released a School Achievement and Progress List containing achievement and progress data for all schools with three years of testing data. Continue reading “DOE Releases School Data”
Exciting News from Falmouth Fourth Graders
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2011 Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists Announced
Five teachers move on in selection process
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education named five semi-finalists Monday for the title of 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year. They were chosen from the 13 nominees who were honored earlier this month in a State House ceremony with Gov. John Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci. The five teachers were selected by a distinguished review panel consisting of teachers, principals, and members of professional organizations and the business community.
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Maine DOE: Federal Funds Available for Persistently Low Achieving Schools
10 schools identified under federal criteria
AUGUSTA – Maine Education Commissioner Sue Gendron on Tuesday released a list of 10 “persistently lowest-achieving schools,” as defined by federal criteria – schools that will now be eligible for a share of $12 million in federal school improvement grants. Continue reading “Maine DOE: Federal Funds Available for Persistently Low Achieving Schools”
Teachers Honored in State House Ceremony
Governor praises Teacher of the Year Nominees
AUGUSTA – Governor John Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci joined state education officials in honoring the 13 teachers nominated for the 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year program at a State House ceremony Friday. Continue reading “Teachers Honored in State House Ceremony”
AP Participation, Successes Increase
Maine exceeds nation in percentage of students scoring 3 or above
AUGUSTA – Almost one third of Maine’s Class of 2009 took at least one Advanced Placement exam during high school, almost 5 percentage points higher than the national average. Continue reading “AP Participation, Successes Increase”
Maine Recognized for Improvements in School Nutrition
Focus on childhood obesity
AUGUSTA – Maine is among the top 10 states for keeping unhealthy foods out of its schools, and has gained national attention as a result. According to the most report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of schools that don’t allow kids to buy soda or other unhealthy beverages and snacks and candy increased by about 10 percent from 2006 to 2008.
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Educators, Public Invited to Education Reform Session
International expert in standards-based education, education commissioner to explain Maine’s work with RISC
AUGUSTA – Every 26 seconds, a student drops out of high school in America. More than 3,000 students each year in Maine do not graduate with their class.
Rich DeLorenzo, co-founder of the non-profit Re-Inventing Schools Coalition Foundation, and Maine Education Commissioner Susan Gendron will present an overview of standards-based education and how it is engaging students and re-shaping education in Maine and elsewhere.
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You Can Nominate Maine’s Next Teacher of the Year
Nominations accepted through January 29
AUGUSTA – You, too, can nominate the next Maine Teacher of the Year. Continue reading “You Can Nominate Maine’s Next Teacher of the Year”
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