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Council members say the slow approach is deliberate, and hope to start soliciting grant proposals next month.

ORONO — As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning grows, so too do the questions about the best and most ethical way to deploy these technologies in various fields. In K–12 schools, for example, students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders face significant decisions about how to balance the potential benefits of generative AI […]

ORONO — As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning grows, so too do the questions about the best and most ethical way to deploy these technologies in various fields. In K–12 schools, for example, students, teachers, parents and other...

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items January 16th Webinar on Quarterly Reporting – Quarter 2 Reports Open Join the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team for a webinar about quarterly state reporting requirements – attendance, truancy, behavior, and bullying. There are no changes to quarterly reporting since the fall webinar; this is … Continue reading Maine DOE Update – January 5, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and its partners at Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources (MAIER) invite you to join Penn State University’s Dr. Jonte’ C. Taylor (JT), for a webinar on Culturally Responsive Practices in Special Education. This LIVE session will provide well-structured content on different … Continue reading Webinar: Culturally Responsive Practices in Special Education

In one of the most rural corners of America, Washington County, Maine, a non-profit helps promote harm reduction programs for drug users.

The council voted unanimously to fund programs in four categories: harm reduction, treatment, prevention and recovery support.

Detoxification centers in Androscoggin and Franklin counties, syringe service providers, and family assistance programs are among expected recipients.

The Maine Recovery Council on Thursday took the first steps toward distributing more than $9 million in opioid settlement funds in an initial round of funding to organizations around the state. The council, acting nearly a year after it was formed,...

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec. 14 took the first steps toward distributing more than $9 million in opioid settlement funds in an initial round of funding to organizations around the state.