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Educate Maine & The Maine State Chamber of Commerce release latest policy brief report: Getting Ready for High-Paying Careers in Maine

January 02, 2019

Educate Maine and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce has released their latest policy brief report. This report identifies the jobs and sectors that are in demand now, and that are projected to be in demand in Maine for the next ten years. For each of these sectors—computer analysis, construction, engineering, health care, hospitality, and manufacturing—the report describes the jobs that are in demand, the pathways for certification in each of these jobs, and how those interested… READ MORE

Mills nominates Education Commissioner

December 27, 2018

Governor-elect Janet Mills has nominated Brunswick Assistant Superintendent as her Commissioner of Education. Read more here: http://www.mainepublic.org/post/mills-nominates-brunswick-assistant-superintendent-be-education-commissioner READ MORE

COALITION LAUNCHES TO PROMOTE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR ALL MAINE K-12 STUDENTS

December 09, 2018 · CS4Maine outlines key objectives to ensure computer science is a subject area offered to all Maine K-12 students to prepare them for numerous open high- paying computing jobs in Maine and the technology driven world

PORTLAND, MAINE –A Maine coalition supporting computer science education for all Maine K-12 students launched Friday at Educate Maine’s 2018 Education Symposium in Portland. Computer Science for Maine (CS4Maine) formed to ensure computer science is a subject area offered to all Maine K-12 students. Founding organizations of the coalition include the MaineState Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Code.org, and Educate Maine… READ MORE

2018 Education Indicators Report Released today

November 14, 2018

Educate Maine released our 2018 Education Indicators Report today. Press coverage and news stories can be found by clicking on the following links: Maine Public -- Education Report Finds Maine Is Progressing, But Some Students Are Still Dealing With Disadvantageshttp://www.mainepublic.org/post/education-report-finds-maine-progressing-some-students-are-still-dealing-disadvantages NewsCenter Maine -- Report: Children from 'disadvantaged'… READ MORE

Educate Maine Board Member gives $1M gift to USM for digital science & innovation center

October 24, 2018

Michael Duyak has gifted USM $1M for the creation of The Michael E. Dubyak Center for Digital Science & Innovation, which will be located on two floors of USM's Portland Science Building, will be devoted to undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science and technology including data analytics, cyber security, computer programming and mathematics.His advocacy for STEM-related fields includes his deep involvement in Educate Maine, Project>Login and FocusMaine and… READ MORE

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS

October 05, 2018 · Recruiting teachers for the 2019-2020 cohort!

Teachers apply now to be a part of the upcoming cohort!

Regional Code.org Administrator and Counselor Sessions dates announced

September 29, 2018 · Please RSVP to attend the one closest to your school!

Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance and Educate Maine are hosting a number of breakfast workshops regionally across the state to share how we can support the expansion of computer science programs in Maine schools.

Educate Maine named NASBE's 2018 'Friend of Education'

August 22, 2018 · National Association of State Boards of Education announced the national award today

Educate Maine, receives national award: NASBE's 2018 'Friend of Education.'

Of the organization, NASBE President and CEO Kris Amundson had this to say "Educate Maine demonstrates why on-the-ground partners are critical to the success of important statewide education initiatives. We are proud to honor such supportive, knowledgeable stakeholders working on behalf of Maine students."

Thomas College program helping give first-generation students an EDGE

August 21, 2018 · A program that brings first generation freshmen to campus before the semester starts has been highlighted in a report addressing Maine's workforce challenges.

A press conference and discussion on expanding postsecondary education opportunities to increase a skilled workforce took place at Thomas College in Waterville on Monday August 20, 2018.

Making Maine Work Report Released

July 26, 2018 · Critical Investments for the Maine Economy 2018

Educate Maine, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and the Maine Development Foundation are proud to present you with Making Maine Work: Critical Investments for the Maine Economy 2018. The goals and recommendations within this report were informed by over 1,000 respondents to a survey of employers and business leaders statewide. That survey asked them to identify the top priorities for the next governor and legislative leadership. It is not an exhaustive list of issues - it is a focused list of the top priorities for Maine employers. It is no surprise that workforce - skills and size - were at the top of that list! To view the full report and executive summary please use this link: Making Maine Work.

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