Maine youth are volunteering at a rate that has earned the state recognition in national rankings. The Young Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor is a recognition program which is part of the Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism.
Continue reading “Nominations due March 4 for Young Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor”
The Maine Department of Education is making an online application form available again this year that will make it easier for districts to apply for State approval of new or expanding public preschool programs.
Continue reading “2016-17 public preschool application available”
Maine continues to have its strengths and challenges according to a recently published ‘Quality Counts’ report released by the Education Week Research Center.
Continue reading “Maine’s academic achievement noted by Education Week”
Maine’s First Lady launched the Read to ME Challenge this week reflecting on how she and her kids would pack their bags to go to the local library for the afternoon. “It was a routine we all looked forward to. With demands of daily life, it was sometimes difficult to find time to sit and read, but we always made it a priority.”
Continue reading “You have been challenged…the ‘Read to ME Challenge’ has launched”
The Family Violence Project is the recipient this year of the Maine DOE’s seasonal fundraiser. Last week, Maine DOE presented a $1,100 check to the Augusta-based non-profit organization.
Continue reading “Maine DOE supports Family Violence Project through volunteer effort”
Maine Charter Schools Day was recognized last month in the State House Hall of Flags. The day was full of various activities, among them students speaking before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Continue reading “National School Choice Week brings charter school students to Augusta”
In an effort to continue our support of Maine’s youth, Maine DOE in collaboration with Suicide Prevention Training contractor NAMI Maine, will be offering the Transitions Lessons Teacher Training on February 25. In order to attend, participants must have previously completed Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training.
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Teachers, administrators and community leaders are encouraged to get involved in the Maine Secretary of State Congressional Medal of Honor (MOH) Project in recognizing Maine’s Medal of Honor recipients.
The Maine State Board of Education is seeking a student from the second congressional district in Maine to serve as a participating, non-voting member. Student members have all the responsibilities and privileges of regular members. The responsibilities include: being knowledgeable of current education issues, carefully preparing for regular monthly meetings and participating actively in the discussions of the Board.
Continue reading “Student sought to serve on State Board of Education — applications due Feb. 22”
Special education administrators, special education high school teachers, transition coordinators and specialists, vocational rehabilitation case managers, and parents of children/students with disabilities are invited to attend a daylong conference on postsecondary transition planning.
Continue reading “Registration open for postsecondary transition conference”
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