The Maine Department of Education’s model policy on concussion management is now available on the student health website. Continue reading “Model policy on concussion management released”
Model policy on concussion management released
The Maine Department of Education’s model policy on concussion management is now available on the student health website. Continue reading “Model policy on concussion management released”
Sandra Day O’Connor addresses Maine social studies teachers
About 150 social studies educators heard an exclusive video address from Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor regarding the importance of civics education during the Maine Council for the Social Studies civics-themed conference, “Strengthening the Common Corps: Teaching for Citizenship in the 21st Century,” on Nov. 9.
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Portland and Jackman school districts receive USDA farm-to-school grant
The Portland Public School District and District 12 in Jackman both received U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School grants to improve student nutrition programs.
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Students can help prevent distracted driving, earn scholarship
The Children’s Safety Network Project Yellow Light offers a student scholarship competition to encourage teens to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
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Smarter Balanced pilot testing registration open to schools
Schools, educators and students across Maine are invited to take part in a pilot testing program for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to learn more about SBAC.
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UPDATED: Notice of Proposed New Rule: Chapter 180, Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems
Update: Due to a snow day on Dec. 27, 2012, the Department has rescheduled this hearing for Jan. 28, 2013. The comment deadline is Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
The Maine Department of Education is proposing a new rule to implement the teacher and principal effectiveness law enacted last year. Continue reading “UPDATED: Notice of Proposed New Rule: Chapter 180, Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems”
We’re discovering everything we’re learning
“We’re discovering everything we’re learning.”
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Statement on the passing of Kevin Grover
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Sunday regarding the death of Kevin Grover of Falmouth.
“Kevin’s death is an enormous shock and very, very sad for all of us. As Teacher of the Year, Kevin made a tremendous impact on all of education in Maine, working tirelessly and serving as a role model for educators across the state. I express my deepest condolences to all of his families – his wife and children, the D.W. Lunt, Falmouth Elementary and Falmouth Schools communities, and to educators throughout the state who knew him and worked with him.”
Maine DOE Updates – November 19, 2012
Welcome to the November edition of Maine DOE Updates.
This month, the Maine Charter School Commission approved the application from the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, making it the third charter school in the state.
Gov. Paul LePage also declared Nov. 2 “Shannon Shanning Day” to honor Maine’s 2013 Teacher of the Year, and the Department began soliciting applications for next year’s rigorous selection process.
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