The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services is offering additional flexibility in school lunch menu planning for school year 2013.
Science specialist explains Next Gen Science Standards
The Maine DOE’s Science and Technology Specialist Anita Bernhardt will conduct a two-hour informational session for educators to learn about the Next Generation Science Standards, hosted by MSAD 75. Continue reading “Science specialist explains Next Gen Science Standards”
Updated: Data quality training offered statewide
Maine’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System Training Team is pleased to announce the following 2013 data quality training events, offered for free throughout the state. Limited seating is available, so register for the location nearest you today.
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Governors Awards for Service & Volunteerism nominations now open
The following is a news release from the Governor’s Office.
AUGUSTA – Citizens who serve in their communities as volunteers contribute to the strength and vitality of every Maine town and city. Continue reading “Governors Awards for Service & Volunteerism nominations now open”
Students invited to meet career women in STEM fields
Middle school girls are invited to connect with women in underrepresented career fields including science, technology, engineering and mathematics by participating in the Expanding Your Horizons conference.
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Portland Children’s Film Festival seeks films by young people
The Portland Children’s Film Festival is seeking entries to the Young Filmmakers Contest, which will take place in conjunction with the festival on April 4-7, 2013. Continue reading “Portland Children’s Film Festival seeks films by young people”
Corrected: Certification of superintendent election or reelection
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER NO: 5
POLICY CODE: CB
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Commissioner’s Update – December 6, 2012
As educators it often feels like we’re in the business of addressing problems, so it’s important that we also celebrate the solutions – as we try to do in our weekly Updates. This week we can point to three schools that are doing it well: Maine DOE has nominated Longfellow Elementary School in Portland, Williams-Cone Elementary School in Topsham and Yarmouth Elementary School to be 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance
The annual Educator Quality And Effectiveness Survey for FY 2012 (school year 2011-12) was originally due on Friday, June 16, 2012. Continue reading “URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance”
Three Maine schools nominated for national distinction
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education nominated three schools – Longfellow Elementary School in Portland, Williams-Cone Elementary School in Topsham and Yarmouth Elementary School – to be 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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