by kayla | Feb 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Amid raucous middle-school cheers, a seventh-grade teacher from Bath was honored this week with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, bestowed annually on top teachers around the country. Micah Depper was surprised with the honor at an assembly at Bath Middle School,...
by kayla | Jan 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
What’s the “secret sauce” that can enhance work experience, teach valuable skills and inspire workers and learners to greater success? Many believe that ingredient is very simple: mentoring relationships in the workplace. January is National...
by kayla | Jan 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest barriers to teacher recruitment and retention in Maine has been lifted with a stroke of President Joe Biden’s pen. Starting this month, retired teachers and numerous other public employees can get the full Social Security benefits they have...
by kayla | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Early childhood education and reliable, skilled childcare are foundational for Maine’s workforce and our growing economy. Read what Washington County 2024 Teacher of the Year Ashley Cirone had to say about this important issue in the Bangor Daily News....
by kayla | Dec 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Education Symposium 2024 brought hundreds of educators, business leaders and policymakers together last week to tackle the topic of innovation in education and workforce development. More than 450 attendees and presenters gathered Friday, Dec. 13 at Maine’s...