The following notice was released by the Maine Charter School Commission.
As the Maine Charter School Commission reviews the application of the Harpswell Coastal Academy as a public charter school, an in-person interview and public hearing will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at Cundy’s Harbor Community Center, 837 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell.
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Thanks to the United States Senate Youth Program for sharing the following press release with the Maine Department of Education for publication.
AUGUSTA—Senators Susan M. Collins and Angus King today announced the names of the two students who have been selected as delegates to the 51st Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 9 to 16, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
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By Alana Margeson
As we kick off the new year, I cannot help but be especially reflective, given the profound impact of this year on my personal and professional life. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent my school, community and state as the 2012 Maine Teacher of the Year. Continue reading “Alana Margeson’s “Top Five” lessons as Maine’s Teacher of the Year”
The Department’s review of FY 2013 School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF) applications has been completed. The project ratings and approved funding amounts for the applications received have been posted on the Department’s website and can be viewed at www.maine.gov/education/const/rrf/home.htm.
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The Maine Department of Education is seeking recommendations for the 2013 Maine Educator Talent Pool.
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After the 2009 H1N1 Influenza pandemic, several evaluations were conducted to determine how effective the influenza vaccine is for protecting children. Maine participated in one of these evaluations.
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Eleven school districts submitted Federal Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) applications to the Department during the current application cycle requesting bonding authority. Continue reading “Department determines 11 school districts meet criteria for school construction bond”
The PAAP secure online Task Bank is available to all test administrators. The PAAP testing window is Dec. 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. Please ensure that all students are enrolled in the Task Bank no later than March 1, 2013.
The Maine Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year through Feb. 1, 2013. Anyone — parents, students, fellow teachers, administrators — can nominate a teacher for this special recognition.
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The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission has the responsibility to approve up to 10 public charter schools in the state in 10 years. Tuesday, the Commission met to consider five applications for a public charter school.
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