| November 19, 2009 | Maine to Apply for Race to the Top Funds
Changes in legislation needed before filing application
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| October 21, 2009 | DOE Releases Three Testing and Accountability Reports
Gendron cites usefulness of data from national math test, Adequate Yearly Progress report, and high school test in providing targeted assistance to students
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| October 14, 2009 | Education Officials Highlight School Nutrition
Gendron, State Board of Education members join students for school lunch
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| October 13, 2009 | Gendron Presents $25,000 Milken Award to Real School Teacher
Rich Meserve receives the prestigious award in front of students and colleagues
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| September 24, 2009 | Maine School Guidelines For Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk
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| September 17, 2009 | Falmouth Teacher Named 2010 Teacher of the Year
Kevin Grover is chosen from among 14 nominees
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| September 3, 2009 | Students Get First Look at New Laptops
Nation looks to Maine in the widest deployment yet of laptops
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| September 1, 2009 | Governor Signs Civil Emergency Order to Fight Flu, Facilitate School-Based Vaccinations
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| August 13, 2009 | Reading and Math Performance Improves
Students in Grades 3 through 8 show progress on MEA
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| July 30, 2009 | Maine Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
Three move to final round
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| July 28, 2009 | Summit Takes Aim at Dropout Rate
Nearly 300 work to increase graduation rate to 90 percent
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| July 26, 2009 | Maine Teachers Receive Presidential Awards
Science and mathematics teachers Thompson and Spencer will participate in White House ceremony
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| July 16, 2009 | Superintendents Receive Commissioner’s Awards
Gendron honors Don Siviski and Mike Cormier
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| July 15, 2009 | Reorganized School Districts Open for Business
26 new Regional School Units are now in operation
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| July 10, 2009 | Whitefield and Chelsea Students Receive Maine Diplomas
Despite disruptions to their education, Brandy Mansfield and William Grondin graduate in Blaine House ceremony
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| July 9, 2009 | Maine DOE’s Science & Tech Specialist Receives Audubon Award
Anita Bernhardt is named 2009 educator of the year for contributions to environmental education
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| July 2, 2009 | Gendron Named President of National Organization
Will lead state education commissioners at pivotal time
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| June 30, 2009 | Maine Expands Student Laptop Program to High Schools
Order Placed for Largest Education Technology Program of its Kind
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| June 23, 2009 | Education Recovery Checks are in the Mail
First of three waves of Stabilization Funds
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| June 18, 2009 | Governor Baldacci Honors Two Promising Youth Science Leaders
Jennifer Leach of Bangor High School and Sylvia Talbott of Lake Region High School in Bridgton selected for prestigious National Youth Science Camp
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| May 21, 2009 | At-risk Youth Educators Honored
Commissioner recognizes seven for their alternative ed work
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| May 5, 2009 | Kennebunk Elementary to Reopen One Day Early
New U.S. CDC guidance eliminates need for school closures
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| May 5, 2009 | Maine Teachers Honored at Events in D.C. and Los Angeles
Obama honors Noyes of Westbrook; Gagne, of Auburn, feted at “Oscars of Teaching”
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| April 23, 2009 | New Partnership Helps Parents Engage in Their Kids’ Digital Lives
Program offers guidance on helping kids make smart and safe digital media choices
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| April 17, 2009 | Ed Department to Re-send Some Subsidy Reports
Error affects calculations for about 90 school systems
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| March 25, 2009 | 2010 Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists Named
Six teachers move to second stage
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| March 16, 2009 | Students Sought to Serve on State Board of Education
Applications due April 15
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| March 16, 2009 | Summer Programs Eligible for Federal Meals Funds
Nonprofits may apply for Maine DOE summer food service program sponsorship
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| March 13, 2009 | Governor, Deputy Commissioner of Education Honor Teachers
Teacher of the Year Nominees honored at State House ceremony
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| March 11, 2009 | Maine Expands Laptops to High School Students
Computers also become a family resource, providing tools for parents seeking employment
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| February 25, 2009 | Gendron Participates in White House Press Conference
Gendron, Secretary Duncan speak to education funding in the recovery package following two hour meeting with state education commissioners that included VP Biden
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| February 11, 2009 | Maine Tops Nation in Increase of AP Achievement
Largest single-year increase in percentage of students scoring 3 or above
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| January 28, 2009 | Voters weigh in on 18 reorganization votes
To date, 128 units consolidate into 62 regional units
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| December 19, 2008 | Nominations Due for 2010 Maine Teacher of the Year
Accepted now through January 30
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| December 15, 2008 | Major Grant Supports New Four-State Partnership on Redefining High School
$1 Million from Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation creates the New England Secondary School Consortium
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| December 11, 2008 | Maine Joins Regional Testing Partnership
NECAP will save money and build a regional, collaborative approach to education
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| December 2, 2008 | Gendron Tapped for Education Policy Task Force
Group to recommend first 100 days education strategy to Obama’s transition team
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| November 25, 2008 | Math and Science Teacher Award Finalists Named
Five teachers in the running for prestigious Presidential Award
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