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Published on January 16, 2021 - 15:20 GMT

With ‘Blue Monday’ Around the Corner, WellSpace@Work Offers Help for Seasonal Blues in the Workplace

As seasonal blues start to take a toll, WellSpace@Work’s mental health counseling provides support for businesses and their employees PORTLAND, MAINE, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In addition to being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 11:51 GMT

WAVES Is Calling All Educators to Share Your Ideas!

We are pleased to announce a new initiative focused on safely engaging Maine teens, WAVES (Wilderness Activities and Virtual Engagement for Students). Our vision is that every week every Maine teen safely engages socially with a community of peers. Please …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 11:51 GMT

Celebrate the Read to ME Challenge During the Month of February

For the 6th year, the Maine Department of Education will collaborate with community organizations and schools to support the Read to ME Challenge, a month-long public awareness campaign held in February to promote childhood literacy in Maine. This year we …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 11:51 GMT

Maine DOE Update – January 15, 2021

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News & Updates The Mills Administration today released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 21:22 GMT

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SECOND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCUREMENT

January 15, 2021 Projects Will Help Achieve Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard Goals Hallowell, Maine - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issued a Request for Proposals today for the Sale of Energy or Renewable Energy Credits from …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 18:03 GMT

Priority Notice: Mills Administration Updates COVID-19 School Health Advisory System

Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford, and York counties remain yellow; all others designated green AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America Announce Launch of Solar + Storage Webinar Series

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the newly combined flagship solar + storage events, have partnered with Strategen to launch Solar + Storage: Today’s Progress, …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 09:29 GMT

Boothbay Region High School Expands STEAM Education Thanks to Generous Donation

Boothbay Region High School will receive $84,000 in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) equipment thanks to a generous donation from Paul Coulombe through Boothbay Region Education Foundation. “What is exciting about STEAM …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 09:29 GMT

Seeking Nominations for Alternative Educator of the Year

The Alternative Education Association (AEA) of Maine is looking for nominations for the AEA of Maine Educator of the Year award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an Alternative Educator who has provided exceptional opportunities and advancements …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

Mitchell Scholarship Application Open Until April 1

Mitchell Scholarships are awarded to students planning to attend two- or four-year degree programs at colleges either in- or out-of-state. The strongest applicants demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and community impact. Please encourage any …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

New! Online Child Development Associate Training Available for Foreign Trained Professionals

Portland Adult Education and Opportunity Alliance have announced the launch of their new ELL Child Development Associate (CDA) Training. The training is a partnership between Opportunity Alliance, Portland Adult Education and the Greater Portland Workforce …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

Get to Know the Maine DOE Team: Meet Janette Kirk

Maine DOE team member Janette Kirk is being highlighted as part of the Get to Know the Maine DOE Team Campaign. Learn a little more about Janette in the question and answer below. What are your roles with DOE? I am the Chief of Learning Systems at the …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: WAVES Initiative Begins to Build Connections

Latest initiative of the #ConnectKidsNow! Campaign focused on building networks of safe social connection opportunities for Maine students AUGUSTA– Today Governor Janet Mills and her administration announced the launch of a new initiative to support the …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 04:55 GMT

PRIORITY NOTICE: Supporting Courageous Classroom Conversations Regarding January 6, 2021 Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Even as the horrific events unfolded on Wednesday, January 6th in Washington D.C., Maine Department of Education’s social studies content specialist, Joe Schmidt was connecting with teachers from across Maine as they prepared for the conversations that …

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Published on January 9, 2021 - 04:47 GMT

Virtual Presentation 1/13 – Returning to School: Mitigation and Mental Health Strategies

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Safe and Supportive Schools (OSSS), the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to please join a …

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Published on January 9, 2021 - 04:47 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: Want to Thank an Amazing Teacher This Year? Nominate!

AUGUSTA – Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers! Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who …

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Published on January 9, 2021 - 04:47 GMT

Maine DOE Update – January 8, 2021

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Users looking to complete the Graduation Certification Report will need access to the Student Data module within the NEO application. If you do not have access to this module, please have your …

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Published on January 9, 2021 - 04:47 GMT

Antiracist Education for all of Maine – A Series of Free Workshops and Crucial Conversations for Maine Educators

The Maine State Teacher of the Year Association (MSTOYA) is thrilled to offer an important, timely and free professional development series: Antiracist Education for all of Maine. This series kicks off with a keynote by Cornelius Minor, an author, teacher …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 21:30 GMT

Join the Maine Audubon Junior Duck Stamp Challenge: A Scientific and Artistic Opportunity for K-12 Students

Maine Audubon is collaborating with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the 27th annual Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program, and they are looking for Maine students to submit creative, innovative, beautiful waterfowl art! Educators can download a free dynamic …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 21:30 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Department of Education Convenes 2020/2021 Student Cabinet

Today the Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced that it has selected its newest members for the 2020/2021 Student Cabinet and has convened the group for its first virtual meeting to discuss education topics important to students. The Maine DOE …

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