School Nutrition Programs to Feed Children Beyond School Year with Summer Food Service Program
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/06/04/media-release-school-nutrition-programs-to-feed-children-beyond-school-year-with-summer-food-service-program/
Congratulations Portland Public Schools for winning the NSBA’s Grand Prize for the Magna Award recognizing equity in education for their Make It Happen Program! @MSMA207 #PortlandPublic Schools #NSBA2021
Register now for the 2021 Virtual Maine School Finance Summer Institute! Presented by Drummond Woodsum, the 8 interactive sessions will take place from July 21-August 13.
https://schoollaw.com/events/2021-finance-institute-is-going-virtual/
Registration now open for the 2021 Virtual Maine School Law Summer Institute! Join Drummond Woodsum for 7 interactive sessions on July 12-July 20, 2021.
https://schoollaw.com/events/2021-school-law-institute-is-going-virtual/
Click on the following link to read the January/February issue of the Policy Development Newsletter: https://5il.co/q199
Governor Mills and Dr. Shah Thank Maine Teachers
https://youtu.be/S89t1M5kKb4
The Maine Broadband Coalition has launched a statewide “Get Up To Speed” internet speed test mapping initiative. The goal is to gather data from across the state to generate the most comprehensive map of both the presence and quality of internet in Maine to date. Click the link below to take the 1-minute test to map your own speed.
https://www.mainebroadbandcoalition.org/speedtesting-link
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion combined statement and events of the last week
https://mainedoenews.net/2020/12/11/joint-statement-of-commitment-and-support-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-maine-schools/
Click on the following link to read the Fall 2020 issue of MSMA School Law News: https://5il.co/nrfp
CCI Session 3 Postponed Tonight - Due to the impending rain and wind storm as well as the concern about power outages and loss of internet access across many parts of the state, Session 3 has been postponed tonight and has been rescheduled for Monday, December 14th at 6 p.m.
Registration is now open for the 47th Annual MSMA Fall Conference. Registration should be made through the Superintendent's office. We hope you can join us virtually on Oct. 30-31. #MSMAFC2020
Click on the following link to read the Fall 2020 issue of the MSMA Labor Relations News: https://5il.co/lolh
Lots of great energy and questions tonight at the Cultural Competence Institute’s opening session. Great attendance from across the state. Still time to sign up for September session or the series!
Announcing the Cultural Competence Institute for all Maine educators – click the link below for additional information.
https://5il.co/jl4e
Secretary DeVos Awards More than $180 Million to States Rethinking K-12 Education to Better Meet Students’ Needs During Coronavirus Disruption
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/secretary-devos-awards-more-180-million-states-rethinking-k-12-education-better-meet-students%E2%80%99-needs-during-coronavirus-disruption
PRIORITY NOTICE: Coronavirus Relief Funds Allocations, Update
https://mailchi.mp/maine/crf-allocation-update?e=2cff93feff
To Protect Health of Students & Staff, Mills Administration Provides Public Health Guidance & Financial Support to School Systems Across Maine
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/protect-health-students-staff-mills-administration-provides-public-health-guidance-financial
Support Question 1 on expanding internet on July 14
https://www.msmaweb.com/article/268893?org=msma
Click on the link below to read the updated May/June 2020 issue of the Policy Development News https://5il.co/i4f1
Click on the following link to read the Summer 2020 issue of the MSMA Labor Relations News: https://5il.co/hmdc