Core Curriculum, Rigorous Course Work Lead to Stronger Scores among Maine Students

Maine students’ scores on the SAT and the Advanced Placement test remain stable

AUGUSTA – An annual national report released today by the College Board shows Maine students’ scores on the SAT and the Advanced Placement test remained stable, while participation diversified.

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Oakland Teacher Named 2011 Teacher of the Year

Shelly Moody is chosen from among 13 nominees

Downloadable photos from this event

OAKLAND – Education Commissioner Angela Faherty named Shelly Moody, a third and fourth-grade looping teacher at Williams Elementary School in Oakland, the 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year in front of students, colleagues, family, and other distinguished guests Friday. In keeping with Maine tradition, Moody was not informed ahead of time that the “all-school assembly” was called to honor her.

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Statement Regarding Approval of Edujobs Funds for Maine

AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Angela Faherty issued the following statement Friday following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that Maine’s application for $39 million in federal education jobs funds was approved:

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