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November 19, 2009Maine to Apply for Race to the Top Funds
Changes in legislation needed before filing application

October 21, 2009DOE 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

October 14, 2009Education Officials Highlight School Nutrition
Gendron, State Board of Education members join students for school lunch

October 13, 2009Gendron Presents $25,000 Milken Award to Real School Teacher
Rich Meserve receives the prestigious award in front of students and colleagues

September 24, 2009Maine School Guidelines For Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk

September 17, 2009Falmouth Teacher Named 2010 Teacher of the Year
Kevin Grover is chosen from among 14 nominees

September 3, 2009Students Get First Look at New Laptops
Nation looks to Maine in the widest deployment yet of laptops

September 1, 2009Governor Signs Civil Emergency Order to Fight Flu, Facilitate School-Based Vaccinations

August 13, 2009Reading and Math Performance Improves
Students in Grades 3 through 8 show progress on MEA

July 30, 2009Maine Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
Three move to final round

July 28, 2009Summit Takes Aim at Dropout Rate
Nearly 300 work to increase graduation rate to 90 percent

July 26, 2009Maine Teachers Receive Presidential Awards
Science and mathematics teachers Thompson and Spencer will participate in White House ceremony

July 16, 2009Superintendents Receive Commissioner’s Awards
Gendron honors Don Siviski and Mike Cormier

July 15, 2009Reorganized School Districts Open for Business
26 new Regional School Units are now in operation

July 10, 2009Whitefield and Chelsea Students Receive Maine Diplomas
Despite disruptions to their education, Brandy Mansfield and William Grondin graduate in Blaine House ceremony

July 9, 2009Maine DOE’s Science & Tech Specialist Receives Audubon Award
Anita Bernhardt is named 2009 educator of the year for contributions to environmental education

July 2, 2009Gendron Named President of National Organization
Will lead state education commissioners at pivotal time

June 30, 2009Maine Expands Student Laptop Program to High Schools
Order Placed for Largest Education Technology Program of its Kind

June 23, 2009Education Recovery Checks are in the Mail
First of three waves of Stabilization Funds

June 18, 2009Governor 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

May 21, 2009 At-risk Youth Educators Honored
Commissioner recognizes seven for their alternative ed work

May 5, 2009Kennebunk Elementary to Reopen One Day Early
New U.S. CDC guidance eliminates need for school closures

May 5, 2009Maine Teachers Honored at Events in D.C. and Los Angeles
Obama honors Noyes of Westbrook; Gagne, of Auburn, feted at “Oscars of Teaching”

April 23, 2009New Partnership Helps Parents Engage in Their Kids’ Digital Lives
Program offers guidance on helping kids make smart and safe digital media choices

April 17, 2009Ed Department to Re-send Some Subsidy Reports
Error affects calculations for about 90 school systems

March 25, 20092010 Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists Named
Six teachers move to second stage

March 16, 2009Students Sought to Serve on State Board of Education
Applications due April 15

March 16, 2009Summer Programs Eligible for Federal Meals Funds
Nonprofits may apply for Maine DOE summer food service program sponsorship

March 13, 2009Governor, Deputy Commissioner of Education Honor Teachers
Teacher of the Year Nominees honored at State House ceremony

March 11, 2009Maine Expands Laptops to High School Students
Computers also become a family resource, providing tools for parents seeking employment

February 25, 2009Gendron 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

February 11, 2009Maine Tops Nation in Increase of AP Achievement
Largest single-year increase in percentage of students scoring 3 or above

January 28, 2009Voters weigh in on 18 reorganization votes
To date, 128 units consolidate into 62 regional units

December 19, 2008Nominations Due for 2010 Maine Teacher of the Year
Accepted now through January 30

December 15, 2008Major 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

December 11, 2008Maine Joins Regional Testing Partnership
NECAP will save money and build a regional, collaborative approach to education

December 2, 2008Gendron Tapped for Education Policy Task Force
Group to recommend first 100 days education strategy to Obama’s transition team

November 25, 2008Math and Science Teacher Award Finalists Named
Five teachers in the running for prestigious Presidential Award

 

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