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 largest annual education event, presented by Educate Maine. This year’s theme was “Innovation,” featuring presentations on skills training, teacher workforce development, and amplifying student voices. Among the highlights were a presentation on Maine’s burgeoning “space sector,” a higher-ed panel of college presidents, and a special presentation on public pre-K (largely considered a successful state innovation preparing Maine students for success). Educate Maine launched the Teach Maine Center "Be A Teacher" campaign with a video featuring Maine educators sharing the joys of teaching and why Maine is an amazing place to live and teach. Watch and share this powerful video.
Jason Judd, PhD., executive director of Educate Maine, welcomed the crowd by announcing that the state has made great progress toward the goal of 60 percent of adults with a degree or credential of value by 2025.
“Thanks to your tremendous support, we have reached 55.1 percent,” he said. “We are so close to meeting that statewide goal and we hope you will help us by supporting legislation, promising practices and programs that increase educational attainment for Maine people.”
This event was made possible in part by our sponsors, including Event Sponsor FMI, a Spirit AeroSystems Company, Premier Sponsor Unum, and Leadership Sponsors Harriman and Live and Work in Maine.
