by kayla | Mar 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
If Maine’s recent high winds hadn’t been howling so loudly Saturday night, you might have heard the cheers and applause erupting in Bangor as Educate Maine and the state Department of Education celebrated Maine’s 2024 county teachers of the...
by kayla | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Happy Women in Construction Week! Did you know that many employers in Maine’s building trades sector are actively recruiting women to join this critical workforce? The annual WICW celebration is led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)...
by kayla | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a big win for Maine families and employers, a committee in the legislature today got rid of proposed cuts to childcare-related programs, including a stipend for early childhood workers. Educate Maine is proud to advocate for fair and competitive competition for...
by kayla | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Teach Maine Center and Educate Maine have found that teacher salaries–on the low end of the scale nationally–make it difficult to retain and recruit classroom educators. This week Executive Director Jason Judd joined others in advocating for higher...
by kayla | Feb 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Maine’s budget debate brought childcare advocates to Augusta this week to speak in support of high quality, accessible care and early education for all Mainers. Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd and Director of Special Projects Kim Russell both...
