The following is a news release from the Office of Gov. Paul LePage.
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage signed legislation Friday morning that will support teachers, principals and improved teaching in Maine schools. The bill is one of three education initiatives proposed by the Governor which won passage by Legislators.
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The stakeholders group charged with reviewing the Department of Education rules governing teacher preparation programs is holding an informational meeting on April 23 about its proposals for changes to the rules.
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Alana Margeson only officially became the 2012 Maine Teacher of the Year on January 1. But work is already underway to select the 2013 Teacher of the Year.
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The seventh annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference on April 5 attracted more than 160 participants from across Maine.
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If this legislative session results in the passage of just one bill that brings about major improvements to our educational system, this would be it: LD 1858.
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AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen called Thursday’s enactment of Gov. Paul LePage’s teacher effectiveness bill a major advancement for the improvement of education in Maine.
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April is the Month of the Military Child.
In Maine, more than 4,000 school-aged children have parents who are preparing to deploy for military service, are currently deployed, or are preparing to be reunited with their families.
Lincoln Middle School students challenge Maine youth to create community change on Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22
PORTLAND — Lincoln Middle School students, leaders in service projects that have greatly benefited their campus and neighborhood, are celebrating Global Youth Service Day 2012 (April 20-22), joining millions of other young people around the world who are creating community change as part of Global Youth Service Day, the world’s largest and longest-running service event.
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As the April 16 deadline approaches for reporting EPS April 1 enrollment data, it’s important to make sure that student enrollment data are correct.
Continue reading “Infinite Campus Tip: Ensuring correct enrollments”
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