Congratulations to some of our newest nationally board certified teachers! Our state’s teachers, like my mother did for years, devote their lives to making our children responsible citizens with skills to last a lifetime. Thank you for all you do for our children and our state.

Washington sunrise. Yesterday was the most disappointing and dispiriting day since I started this job 7 years ago. The truth will surely come out, probably sooner rather than later, and, at that moment, each of us will be answerable to History. instagram.com/p/B8Bo3WJFqlh/

A small moment in the State of the Union that really bothered me: the President said “government schools” instead of public schools, in what seemed like an attempt to denigrate public education. That won’t fly with me.

"I #loveteaching because I am able to inspire my students to be the best human beings that they can be <3 :)" -Beth French

#loveteaching "There is no bigger thrill than to see a student suddenly get their aha moment. When they finally understand it! Man! What a thrill!" -Jan Murphy

We are hosting a few professional learning sessions today for educators that are in Augusta for #RedForEd day! This is Trauma 101 with Bear Shea, Maine DOE Mental Health/School Counseling Specialist!

Maine Teachers Going Above And Beyond To Help Students wblm.com/maine-teachers… 102.9 WBLM

The impact of coronavirus has hit America’s youth hard – but fortunately, we have heroes who are going above and beyond to offer support. Today is #NationalTeacherDay, so make sure to #ThankATeacher for the work they are doing to build brighter futures for our students.

Drum roll please! We are at the Talbot Community School today to announce Cindy Soule is the 2021 Maine Teacher of the Year! Congratulations! Educate Maine ME Dept of Education MaineTOY Association bangorsavings Maine Lottery Hannaford Geiger @deadriverco @unumnews PPS Superintendent #TeachMaine

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4th in a long (and getting longer) line! @ Scarborough, Maine instagram.com/p/CHIJuD4HO2nf…

A helpful overview from @nature on the data surrounding the use of face coverings to reduce the likelihood of #COVID19 transmission. #DoTheRightThing nature.com/articles/d4158…

The C-19 Challenge youtu.be/8eTmCpMX92g via YouTube @nirav_mainecdc

I’ve heard the COVID-19 pandemic has Maine children worried about whether Santa will be able to travel and fulfill his jolly good duties to deliver presents to good boys and girls. 1/

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'It's Hardest to Learn Where They're Least Vaccinated' by Aley, Anna, and Bill mainedoenews.net/2021/10/08/its… via ME Dept of Education

PRIORITY NOTICE: Online Library of Videos Now Available to Support Educator Workforce mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6…

Thank you to all the Commissioners from New England for allowing R.I. to host our Reimagining Education and New England Workforce. RENEW Conference. Feeling very honored and humbled.

Maine's 2023 County Teachers of the Year got to meet with Commissioner Makin as part of a day of professional learning yesterday! Check out Teachers of the Year to see more of what they were up to! Educate Maine