Maine Learning Results standards, implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the development of the Next Generation Science Standards
Conference offers instructors a preview of newly produced curriculum materials that align with the Common Core.
A South Portland High School math teacher described his class’ experience building a boat to drive home math lessons.
A Lisbon Community School teacher discussed how she uses picture books with her young students to help them visualize mathematical concepts.
Teachers say they are eager to use new academic standards and talk about their success in raising student achievement.
GREENE — The students at Greene Central School have made steady progress in reading ever since their school fell short of federal testing benchmarks four years ago.
Using federal school improvement money, staff members developed a plan that emphasized intensive training for teachers and using regular classroom tests to determine how to help students make progress, according to Principal Pamela Doyen.
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Reading, writing, math scores stable
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education released the results Tuesday of the fall 2010 New England Common Assessment Program of testing in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 8.
Adequate Yearly Progress
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education released its annual report on the progress of schools under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers released a set of state-led Common Core State Standards in Atlanta today. Acting Commissioner Angela Faherty issued the following statement:
Maine already has some of the most rigorous educational standards in the country, and was one of the first states in 1997 to adopt state standards. Two years ago, we joined with three other New England states to participate in common, rigorous standards. Because of our experience and our intent not to lower our standards in any way, our staff and many Maine teachers and other educators have been actively engaged in the development of the Common Core State Standards. I want to thank the dozens of Maine teachers, curriculum leaders and others who participated in reviewing the standards, either at our request or on their own. We are proud to have been part of this work developing clear and rigorous expectations for students.
International expert in standards-based education, education commissioner to explain Maine’s work with RISC
AUGUSTA – Every 26 seconds, a student drops out of high school in America. More than 3,000 students each year in Maine do not graduate with their class.
Rich DeLorenzo, co-founder of the non-profit Re-Inventing Schools Coalition Foundation, and Maine Education Commissioner Susan Gendron will present an overview of standards-based education and how it is engaging students and re-shaping education in Maine and elsewhere.
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