The Maine Department of Education is working to simplify the process by which school districts are notified of forms due to the state and other reporting requirements.
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ARRA data reporting to reopen July 25
The Maine Department of Education’s data reporting module for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will reopen for data entry on July 25.
National group honors Maine nutrition directors
Two child nutrition professionals from Maine schools received national recognition for their work at the recent Annual National Conference of the School Nutrition Association.
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DOE launches charter schools web page
Legislation allowing charter schools in Maine becomes law Sept. 28. But questions are already starting about creating new schools, converting existing public schools to charter status and enrolling students in charter schools.
Physical Education Diploma Requirements
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Conference to focus on keeping kids in school
ORONO – More than 200 professionals working with students in schools, the juvenile justice system and after-school programs will gather next week for three days of training focused on gaining the tools needed to engage students in their learning and keep them from dropping out.
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Schools to share $5m plus in improvement funds
AUGUSTA – Applications for four schools in three school districts were approved for over $5 million in federal School Improvement Grant funding over the next three years. The funds will support locally developed plans aimed at improving student achievement. Continue reading “Schools to share $5m plus in improvement funds”
A high school more like a robotics team
By Blake Bourque
A robotics team offers students a chance to develop some of the essential skills that will make them successful in the professional world.
Writing skills apply for Warden aspirants
The writing required of Maine Wardens is high stakes.
The agents charged with enforcing the laws of Maine’s woods and waterways need to write quickly, descriptively, clearly and succinctly.
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Travis Roy: ‘Challenges define who we are’
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Travis Roy knew his life had fundamentally changed the moment he crashed into the boards 11 seconds into his first game wearing a Boston University hockey uniform.
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