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/
School Not A Major Source Of COVID-19 Spread, Study Indicates
https://consumer.healthday.com/12-16-schools-day-cares-not-big-factor-in-kids-getting-covid-study-2649493164.html
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.
Click on the following link to view the November/December 2020 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/nc6q
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 view the September 2020 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/lkk4
Lots of great energy and questions at the Cultural Competence Institute initial session tonight! Great representation from across the state. There is still time to sign up for the September session or the full 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
Working Draft: Return to Classroom Instruction Framework
https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19/reintegrate
Maine’s Educational Organizations Stand Together and pause to honor Juneteenth
https://5il.co/he53
Click on the following link to view the May/June 2020 issue of the MSBA Update: https://5il.co/h072
We All Benefit by Responding to the 2020 Census - counting everyone in the 2020 Census can help communities receive funding for health care, education, emergency services, and more. Your Response Can Make a Difference.
https://2020census.gov/en.html?utm_campaign=20200518chc20s1ccallrs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Click the link below to view the Joint Regional Meeting with Washington (Region III) and Hancock (Region IV) on May 14, 2020.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qx12u0094f51eu5/MSBA%20Joint%20Regional%20Meeting%20Regions%20III%20and%20IV%205-14-2020.mp4?dl=0
Mills Administration Secures WiFi & Learning Devices for 100 Percent of Maine Students Reporting a Need In Face of COVID-19’s Impacts on Schools
https://mailchi.mp/maine/media-release-maine-doe-celebrates-april-as-the-month-of-the-military-child-1321400?e=2cff93feff
PRIORITY NOTICE: USDA Pandemic EBT Program
https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1321372?e=2cff93feff
FREE Webinar Opportunity - Coping with COVID-19: Mental Health Tips for Children and Families – May 12 at 1 pm – Registration Required
https://ww2.keenan.com/coping-with-covid-19?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=200427.K_CopingwithCOVID-19_WBN_Promo_Msg01&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_p950fsYHpv6JwTewmMrSC1EJcRKqLgzj7UgqlUDIkzdJRizu4_OaBxKoIx75M43yv24sijdklLFDRLVsXlxYDQp12eQ&_hsmi=2