The Maine Curriculum Leaders’ Association (MCLA) is seeking nominations for the 2015 Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year through March 30.
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Governor proclaims February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage is requesting Mainers observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month this February.
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JMG receives $200,000 to expand to Cony High School
Governor Paul R. LePage and Acting Education Commissioner Tom Desjardin were on hand Tuesday as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) accepted a $200,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to expand into Cony High School in Augusta.
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School day SAT administration support available
The Department is letting schools preparing to administer the optional SAT to their students on Wednesday, April 15 know of support available from College Board.
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Students encouraged to enter Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office is inviting students to enter its Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. The contest promotes understanding of the history of Maine, the Maine Constitution, and the importance of democracy and voting.
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Department hosts Summer Food Service Program trainings
In preparation for the fast approaching summer season, the Maine DOE’s Child Nutrition Services Team will offer Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) trainings through the state in the coming months.
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Maine Humanities Council announces Student Humanities Ambassadors
The Maine Humanities Council (MHC) announced that Abigayle Hopkins from Machias Memorial High School in Machias and Victoria Simons from Noble High School in Berwick are the first Student Humanities Ambassadors in Maine.
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Inaugural Maine Science Festival scheduled for March 20-22 in Bangor
Maine educators, students and families are invited to attend the first annual Maine Science Festival in Bangor this March 20-22. Continue reading “Inaugural Maine Science Festival scheduled for March 20-22 in Bangor”
Maine DOE provides student roster guidance to ensure assessment administration success
Accurate student lists for this spring’s computer-based Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy developed by Smarter Balanced will depend on ongoing collaboration between the Maine DOE and the local school districts.
Comprehensive School Health Education Spring Conference to focus on proficiency
The Maine DOE is inviting educators to its 2015 Comprehensive School Health Education Spring Conference, which will focus on transitioning health education curriculum to a proficiency-based system of learning.
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