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Educate Maine seeks a Summer Development & Communications Intern

Educate Maine is seeking a Development and Communications Intern for Summer 2021 to work across our programs. The position will report to the Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives and work with other team members across the state. This position will be primarily a virtual role with some in-person meetings to take place in Portland and/or Augusta. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning about nonprofit management. The intern will contribute to a wide range of… READ MORE

Maine's 2021 County Teachers of the Year Announced

Teachers from all 16 of Maine’s counties were honored today in a virtual announcement that was broadcast live on the Maine Department of Education’s YouTube page. As part of the Maine Teacher of the Year Program, hundreds of teachers across Maine are nominated by a member of their school community. Through a rigorous application process, one teacher from each county is selected as the County Teacher of the Year by a panel of teachers, principals, and business community members… READ MORE

Join us for the 2021 Maine County Teachers of the Year announcement on Wednesday, May 12

The countdown is on! Set a reminder! Join us for the 2021 Maine County Teachers of the Year announcement on Wednesday, May 12 at 2 pm! Join Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Educate Maine Executive Director, Jason Judd, State Board of Education member Peter Geiger and 2021 Maine Teacher of the Year Cindy Soule to find out who will represent your county for 2021! #thanks4teachingme #appreciateteachers #TeachMaine Link to MDOE YouTube Page:… READ MORE

Maine Career Catalyst is proud to announce the Equity in Internships Stipend!

Educate Maine and FocusMaine are committed to supporting equity and increase experiential learning opportunities for women, BIPOC, and economically-challenged undergraduate students in the signature sectors of FocusMaine to realize their career goals. The stipend is to be used for summer internships to help cover the cost of transportation, room and board, or other internship related costs. Ten (10) $1,000 stipends will be awarded. Open to BIPOC students interning at Maine based companies in… READ MORE

Education Innovators Series

The Education Innovators Series is a forum where regional and national thought leaders share their views on the future of education. Presenters are paired with Maine education innovators sharing their experience from the field. The series is made possible by a partnership with Educate Maine, Education Action Forum of Maine, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, and Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education. Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Schools Date:Thursday… READ MORE

Now accepting applications for Education Leaders Experience Kappa Class

We have good news! Education Leaders Experience (ELE) is returning to full in-person this year!  ELE is a year-long, experiential professional development experience for educational leaders.  ELE is all about building relationships and connections across Maine. Developed by Unum, administered by Educate Maine, and in partnership with Maine Principals' Association and Thomas College, this unique program brings together education leaders to spend roughly one day per month learning about Maine… READ MORE

Educate Maine is turning 10!

This year Educate Maine celebrates an exciting milestone: 10 years of building Maine’s future workforce. In 2011, Educate Maine was formed through a merger of two Maine organizations, Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education and Maine Compact for Higher Education. Recognizing the connection between an educated population, a growing economy, and vibrant communities, Educate Maine has focused on building career readiness by increasing the educational attainment of Maine people over the past… READ MORE

Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers

Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers Portland Press Herald published an OpEd co-authored by Maine State Chamber of Commerce's Ben Gilman and Science is US's Rachel Kerestes today mentioning many of our partners and STEM workforce development strategies. By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths, and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce. Read… READ MORE

Educate Maine Honors UMS with Weston L. Bonney Leadership Award

On Friday December 4th, Educate Maine honored the University of Maine System with the 2020 Weston L. Bonney Education Leadership Award.   Chancellor Dannel Malloy accepted the 2020 Weston L. Bonney Education Leadership Award on behalf of the University of Maine System. This annual award honors an individual, group, organization, or Maine business that demonstrates leadership, commitment, and vision in ensuring that all Maine students have the opportunity to succeed. In addition to the… READ MORE

Educate Maine Releases 2020 “Education Indicators for Maine” Report

PORTLAND, MAINE – Educate Maine released its eighth “Education Indicators for Maine” report Thursday. The annual report is an in-depth examination of Maine’s education system following the path of Maine students from early childhood through postsecondary education. The report uses ten indicators to measure access, participation, and performance across the system. It provides data on what is working well and where investments in Maine’s education system are needed to ensure that… READ MORE