From Jason:
This year we have expanded the event to include an extra
pre-conference afternoon focused on social and emotional learning (SEL)
and equity. In addition, we have partnered with the MELMAC Education
Foundation to support the attendance of all of their grantees from Maine
schools. In short, the event will be even larger this year with
additional sessions to support the needs of educators, nonprofits,
higher education faculty and staff, business leaders, and policymakers.
Here are highlights of the two days:
- An
opening presentation at the pre-conference with state leaders from
Delaware, Massachusetts, and Maine discussing statewide SEL and equity
frameworks for supporting students
- Inspiring keynote presentations from Mike Simonds, COO of Unum, and Rodney Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year
- The
award presentation honoring educators from across Maine including the
presentation of the Weston L. Bonney Education Leadership Award to the
University of Maine System with Chancellor Malloy accepting
- Breakout
sessions which include discussions from the Economic Recovery
Committee, the future of higher education, college readiness for English
language learners and multilingual students, supporting and retaining
educators of color, and many more sessions focused on education,
workforce development, policy, and partnerships
You can find the full agenda and information on the sessions here and register directly here.