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Governor LePage, Acting Commissioner Rier recognize Computer Science Education Week

The awareness initiative will involve thousands of Maine students, trying their hand at computer programming and competing in robotics competitions

AUGUSTA – Maine Governor Paul R. LePage and Acting Education Commissioner Jim Rier are recognizing the important role computer science has in the state’s classrooms and growing economy.

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Posted on December 9, 2013July 5, 2023 by Maine Department of EducationPosted in Career & Technical, Computer Science, Instruction, Media ReleasesTagged Acting Education Commissioner Jim Rier, Apple, Computer Science Education Week, Governor Paul LePage education, Governor Paul LePage technology, Hour of Code Maine, Maine Learning Technology Initiative, Microsoft, Project Login.
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Maine students are earning the Seal of Biliteracy in record numbers, with an 18 percent increase in the number of students earning the distinction this year and an 11.5 percent increase in Maine high schools offering the opportunity. Maine DOE is exploring opportunities for Maine schools to connect with partner schools in Académie de Nantes, France. Schools engaged in climate literacy, sustainability, student leadership, and global learning may be especially well positioned for this collaboration. Today, the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year Selection Panel visited @lewistonhs, Lewiston Public Schools to celebrate Abby McCoy, the 2026 Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year and a 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year finalist. Today, the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year Selection Panel visited @lewistonhs, Lewiston Public Schools to celebrate Abigail “Abby” McCoy, the 2026 Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year and a 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year finalist. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to offer a free professional learning series to support educators in helping all students develop deep number sense and flexible mathematical thinking across preK through grade 8. Participants should plan to attend all 3 sessions at their selected regional location. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center’s (MSSC) free training for the School Safety Specialist Program is open to schools and school administrative units (SAUs). The School Safety Specialist (SSS) Program helps schools and districts fulfill the requirements of Public Law 2023, chapter 254, to have a designated employee having oversight regarding school safety. Today, the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year Selection Panel visited Crescent Park School in MSAD #44 to celebrate Gina Welch, the 2026 Oxford County Teacher of the Year and a 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year finalist. Today, the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year Selection Panel visited Crescent Park School in MSAD #44 to celebrate Gina Welch, the 2026 Oxford County Teacher of the Year and a 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year finalist. The Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC) has a growing collection of resources and professional learning opportunities focused on data use, family engagement, school leadership, progress monitoring, and attendance strategies.

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