Toolkit of Resources Available to Promote the Meal Benefit Application
https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/nutrition/studenteligibility/mealbenefittoolkit
Maine DOE Priority Notice
New Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ordering
https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1323636?e=2cff93feff
Save the Date! Dr. Nirav Shah is planning a webinar for school and district leaders and school nurses on Thursday, July 29 at 8 a.m. He will cover multiple topics including the USCDC guidance, pooled testing, DHHS requirement for reporting vaccination rates in schools, masks and transportation, etc.!! Additional information will be sent before July 29th.
Call to Action for Maine Parents: Complete the Meal Benefit Application at School This Year – Even if School Meals are Free
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/07/14/media-release-call-to-action-for-maine-parents-complete-the-meal-benefit-at-school-this-year-even-if-school-meals-are-free/
Governor Mills Signs Bill to Expand Access to Child Care
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-bill-expand-access-child-care-2021-07-12
Click on the following link to view the Spring 2021 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/und2
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/
Governor Mills and Dr. Shah Thank Maine Teachers https://youtu.be/S89t1M5kKb4
Click on the following link to view the Winter 2021 issue of the MSSA Newsletter: https://5il.co/pdhu
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/
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
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