The Maine Department of Education today launched a new website at www.maine.gov/doe/.
Commissioner’s Recognition nominations accepted through April 13
The Maine Department of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Commissioner’s Recognition Awards Program, which recognizes individuals and programs that have made significant contributions to meeting the needs of children at risk.
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Sexuality education conference takes place April 5
The lead health education specialist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will speak in Augusta on April 5 at the seventh annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference.
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Feedback opportunities coming for new science standards
Science teachers and other across Maine are becoming familiar with “A Framework for K-12 Science Education,” the National Research Council publication that is serving as the basis for the Next Generation Science Standards.
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South Portland robotics team claims national honors
South Portland High School’s robotics team is headed to St. Louis in late April to compete in the national FIRST Robotics Championship after the team won a regional robotics competition in Manchester, N.H.
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Bowen testifies for educator effectiveness bill
AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen made the case today before the Legislature’s Education Committee for legislation to improve and support teacher development and evaluation.
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Wellness conference fosters healthy schools
Note, added April 12, 2012: The application due date has been extended to Thursday, May (, 2012. The late registration fee has been reduced to $205 per participant.
The 27th annual Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program “Wellness” Conference will take place Monday, June 25 through Wednesday, June 27 at Sugarloaf USA.
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Bowen testimony in support of educator effectiveness bill
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held a public hearing March 14 on legislation that takes a number of steps to ensure an effective corps of teachers and school leaders who are well prepared to enter the classroom and receive regular feedback that helps them improve their practice.
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen delivered the following testimony supporting LD 1858, An Act to Ensure Effective Teaching and School Leadership. Continue reading “Bowen testimony in support of educator effectiveness bill”
Determining paid student lunch cost for school year 2012-13
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Bowen testifies in support of career, technical bill
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held a public hearing March 13 on legislation that would make it easier for high school students to take courses at Career and Technical Education schools, and to get credit for those courses from their own high schools and community colleges.
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen delivered the following testimony supporting LD 1865, An Act to Enhance Career and Technical Education. Continue reading “Bowen testifies in support of career, technical bill”
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