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Program Supporting Maine’s Teachers Gets Boost from Federal Funds

PORTLAND, Maine--New federal dollars championed by Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will support the Teach Maine Center in growing, strengthening and diversifying Maine’s education workforce. The special one-time funds—more than $520,000--were part of the congressionally directed spending included in the appropriations measure approved by Congress and President Biden last week. They were requested by Educate Maine as it develops the Teach Maine Center with support from the state Department of… READ MORE

BIOLAB Lands in Fort Kent

We are open for learning! The Maine Mobile BIOLAB touched down at Fort Kent Elementary in Aroostook County on Mon., March 11--its first stop in a tour of 12 schools this semester. Maine Senate President Troy Jackson and Fern Desjardins, Chair of the State Board of Education, joined the Educate Maine team in a ribbon cutting ceremony on a snowy day. The lab will be in Fort Kent-at the northern terminus of U.S. Route 1--for four days, offering hands-on STEM learning for middle grade students.  READ MORE

Maine Educational Biolab is Launched

A sleek, custom-made laboratory on wheels—brimming with supplies and lesson plans and staffed by two experienced educators--will  bring life-science learning to middle school students around Maine. Educate Maine’s BIOLAB will focus on rural communities and visit 12 sites this school year. The idea is to hook students’ interest in STEM and ensure an educated future workforce for Maine’s burgeoning life-science industry. The lab was launched in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the State… READ MORE

MDF & Educate Maine to host Legislative Reception

Maine is experiencing critical educator workforce shortages in all regions of the state, while the number of people enrolling in and graduating from educator preparation programs has declined significantly over the past ten years. Educate Maine and MDF will host a legislative reception on Feb. 27th from 4:30-6:30pm. Join us for appetizers and drinks with local educators to learn more about Maine's educator workforce, current challenges, and potential solutions. We will share insights gathered… READ MORE

Check out our recent op-ed related to the Teach Maine Center

Click here to read the op-ed about the Teach Maine Center written by Program Director, Dolly Sullivan, featured in the Bangor Daily News. For more information about the Teach Maine Center and to learn how teachers can get involved in our County Focus Groups visit our Teach Maine Page! READ MORE

Nominations for County Teacher of the Year are being accepted

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We're Hiring! STEM Educator

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2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR GALA

Join us on November 18th, 2023 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay from 5-8 pm as we celebrate an important milestone - A Decade of County Teachers of the Year! The Teacher of the Year Gala is an annual premier event recognizing the dedication and hard work of Maine’s County and State Teachers of the Year. These distinguished educators represent the best of their profession, shaping the lives of Maine students. Teacher of the Year Gala is a celebration of their achievements.  Get your tickets… READ MORE

MAINE DOE AND EDUCATE MAINE PARTNER TO DEVELOP THE TEACH MAINE CENTER TO SUPPORT AND GROW MAINE’S EDUCATOR WORKFORCE

Augusta, ME—The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine have partnered to develop the Teach Maine Center to support and advance a vibrant educator workforce in Maine that enables all students to thrive.   The Teach Maine Center will engage, empower, and unite educators across the state to incubate and develop strategies, supports, and professional learning connected to the Teach Maine plan. Developed in partnership with educators and stakeholders and released last year, Teach… READ MORE

Educate Maine Awarded Moonshot Catalyst Grant to Engage Underserved Youth and Girls in STEM Learning Outside the Classroom

The Million Girls Moonshot Catalyst Grant  Catalyzing Local and Regional Networks to Engage Girls and Underserved Youth in STEM Learning that Cultivates an Engineering Mindset News Release:  September 14, 2023 Contact: Angela Oechslie, Director, Project>Login, Educate Maine   Educate Maine Awarded Moonshot Catalyst Grant to Engage Underserved Youth and Girls in STEM Learning Outside the Classroom     Educate Maine will join the national Million Girls Moonshot movement of… READ MORE