U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has called on America’s youth to take the Stop Bullying Video Challenge.
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September observances for schools (one required)
Three important observances and recognition days occur in September, one of them required by federal law. This is to remind teachers, administrators and others of these important learning opportunities and to share some suggested resources.
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Online data management FAQ now available
Be sure to check out the new data management FAQ on the Maine DOE website, with the answers to all your burning questions about entering, exiting and uploading student data to state systems. Continue reading “Online data management FAQ now available”
LearningWorks summer programs diminish learning loss
Thanks to LearningWorks for sharing the following article with the Maine DOE for publication.
How does a kite stay airborne? How does the design of a leaf impact its ability to move through the air? How do birds use their beaks to get food?
Over the course of four weeks this summer, third, fourth and fifth grade students at Reiche Community School and East End Community School in Portland have had the opportunity to ask these questions, and explore the answers through hands-on activities combined with research and study. Continue reading “LearningWorks summer programs diminish learning loss”
Required workplace law posters free to schools, businesses
Employers are required to display certain posters in the workplace where workers can see them. Rather than pay private companies for the posters, school districts, as well as Maine businesses, can obtain all copies of the posters for free. Continue reading “Required workplace law posters free to schools, businesses”
Finding my center
By Alana Margeson
July was a thrilling month as Maine Teacher of the Year—it involved Bill Gates and Space Camp. My head was spinning…in part from the amount of information to be digested from a national conference on educational policy, and in part due to the multi-axis trainer at Space Camp.
The 2012 Education Commission of the States National Forum on Educational Policy was held July 9 to 11 in Atlanta, Ga. All state teachers of the year were invited this year and were generously sponsored by Pearson Foundation to attend. Keynote speakers included Bill Gates, Sandra Day O’Connor, John Merrow and Michael Fullan. Presenters from all over the world offered more than two dozen sessions, from Common Core State Standards and assessments to reinvigorating civic education.
Complimentary 2012-13 law books sent to all superintendents
The Maine Department of Education purchased enough copies of the Maine Education and School Statutes 2012-2013 edition law book from the publisher, Swan Island Press, to provide one at no charge to each superintendent of schools.
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New nutrition guidelines offer additional lunch reimbursement
There are many changes happening in school nutrition this year worth noting. School Food Authorities have the opportunity to receive an additional six cents per reimbursable lunch if they adhere to the new meal pattern and receive certification by the state. The additional reimbursement will become available to all certified SFAs Oct. 1, 2012.
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Reminder: Public School Approval Form (EF-I-291) due
Many school administrative units have not completed the Public School Approval Form (EF-I-291) at the individual school level or the school administrative unit level. Continue reading “Reminder: Public School Approval Form (EF-I-291) due”
Online training for reporting abuse, neglect
Teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, bus drivers and others responsible for student welfare in school are required by Maine law to report to their supervisors or to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services whenever they have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect has occurred.
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