The National Stem Cell Foundation and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science have announced that Erin Hullinger, a science teacher from Bonny Eagle Middle School in Buxton, ME, is among ten teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing … Continue reading Buxton Science Teacher from Bonny Eagle Middle School Selected as 2023 National STEM Scholar
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Teacher Leader Fellows April Professional Development Opportunities
Arts Integration, A Trip to Town Hall, STEAM Powered Makers Learning from Success, and Dig into MOOSE are the professional development topics that our Teacher Leader Fellows will be offering during the week of April 24-27, 2023. These sessions will be delivered live over Zoom and then archived on our website. Please click on the … Continue reading Teacher Leader Fellows April Professional Development Opportunities
Media Release: Maine DOE Announces Inaugural Class of Teacher Leader Fellows
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) launched Maine’s Teacher Leader Fellows today with an inaugural class of five extraordinary educators from across the state. Waterville Senior High School social studies teacher Jessica Graham, Fryeburg Academy national-board certified teacher James St. Pierre, Nokomis Regional Middle School Integrated Technology teacher Keith Kelley, Mattanawcook Academy mathematics teacher Sarah … Continue reading Media Release: Maine DOE Announces Inaugural Class of Teacher Leader Fellows
Students Confront Climate Change with Possible Solutions in 2023 Maine State KidWind Challenge
Twenty-one teams filled the Ocean Gateway in Portland as the Maine State KidWind Challenge returned following a three-year hiatus. “KidWind is a hands-on design celebration that engages students through the lens of wind and solar energy. Student teams design, construct and test small scale wind turbines and solar structures at events all over the world.” … Continue reading Students Confront Climate Change with Possible Solutions in 2023 Maine State KidWind Challenge
Portland Public Schools Unveils New Mobile Makerspace to Provide All Elementary Students with STEM and Technology Learning Experiences
Joined by students, educators, and community members, Portland Public Schools held a ribbon cutting last week at Rowe Elementary School for their new Mobile Makerspace which will bring immersive, project-based STEM and technology learning experiences to all Portland elementary students. The Mobile Makerspace will travel to elementary schools for two-week visits this fall and spring. … Continue reading Portland Public Schools Unveils New Mobile Makerspace to Provide All Elementary Students with STEM and Technology Learning Experiences