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DOE supports funding formula changes
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held public hearings May 4 on 10 bills seeking to make changes to the formula that determines how state funds for education are distributed among local school districts.
Jim Rier, Deputy Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education, offered testimony supporting L.D. 1274, An Act to Restore Equity in Education Funding.
140 compete in state science fair
Nearly 140 students from across Maine participated in the Maine State Science Fair on April 30. It was The Jackson Laboratory’s first year hosting and coordinating the competition, which took place at the company’s Bar Harbor offices.
Maine teacher honored in nation’s capital
Shelly Moody, Maine’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, is in Washington, D.C., this week with her counterparts from across the United States. Continue reading “Maine teacher honored in nation’s capital”
DOE testifies on school choice bills
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held public hearings May 2 on five bills designed to allow students and parents greater school choice.
Maine Department of Education policy and programs director Deborah Friedman offered the following testimony on the legislation.
Superintendents: Communication key to managing crises
In a panel discussion, Maine school superintendents say an emphasis on communication kept bad situations from becoming worse.
AUGUSTA – When a teacher’s aide brought a gun to Portland’s Riverton Community School in 2009, a top priority for Superintendent James Morse was crafting a clear, timely communication for parents so they’d know their children were safe. Continue reading “Superintendents: Communication key to managing crises”
President honors Waterville teacher
A fourth-grade teacher at Waterville’s Albert S. Hall School will be one of 85 math and science teachers from across the United States to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
EPA recognizes green schools program
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing a Maine program that involves students in monitoring and cutting back on their schools’ energy use.
MLTI laptops available for purchase
Schools interested in putting Maine Learning Technology Initiative laptops in the hands of more students and staff members will have a chance this spring to add to their laptop arsenal.
Fostering financial literacy in Maine schools
A daylong conference will offer educators tips on integrating financial literacy into the school environment.
Continue reading “Fostering financial literacy in Maine schools”
