Governor Joins Celebration of College Transitions Success

As enrollment soars in adult college transition program, university and community college systems join Adult Ed in agreement to expand collaboration.

Downloadable photos from the event

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci joined officials of the state’s community colleges, university system, and the Maine Department of Education on Monday for a celebration of new agreements among the three entities to further improve the highly successful College Transitions program for adults.

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2011 Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists Announced

Five teachers move on in selection process

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education named five semi-finalists Monday for the title of 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year. They were chosen from the 13 nominees who were honored earlier this month in a State House ceremony with Gov. John Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci. The five teachers were selected by a distinguished review panel consisting of teachers, principals, and members of professional organizations and the business community.

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Maine DOE: Federal Funds Available for Persistently Low Achieving Schools

10 schools identified under federal criteria

AUGUSTA – Maine Education Commissioner Sue Gendron on Tuesday released a list of 10 “persistently lowest-achieving schools,” as defined by federal criteria – schools that will now be eligible for a share of $12 million in federal school improvement grants. Continue reading “Maine DOE: Federal Funds Available for Persistently Low Achieving Schools” →

Maine Recognized for Improvements in School Nutrition

Focus on childhood obesity

AUGUSTA – Maine is among the top 10 states for keeping unhealthy foods out of its schools, and has gained national attention as a result. According to the most report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of schools that don’t allow kids to buy soda or other unhealthy beverages and snacks and candy increased by about 10 percent from 2006 to 2008.

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Educators, Public Invited to Education Reform Session

International expert in standards-based education, education commissioner to explain Maine’s work with RISC

AUGUSTA – Every 26 seconds, a student drops out of high school in America. More than 3,000 students each year in Maine do not graduate with their class.

Rich DeLorenzo, co-founder of the non-profit Re-Inventing Schools Coalition Foundation, and Maine Education Commissioner Susan Gendron will present an overview of standards-based education and how it is engaging students and re-shaping education in Maine and elsewhere.

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