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2023 Code.org Applications Are Now Open

November 29, 2022 · Apply Today!

Educate Maine and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance are excited to announce that applications for Code.org's Professional Learning Program are now open. If your school is looking to offer Code.org's computer science (CS) courses at the middle or high school level in 2023-24, please encourage interested teachers to apply today. Code.org's Professional Learning Program is an intensive, year-long professional learning program for middle and high school educators who are interested… READ MORE

2023 Maine Science Festival Call for Ideas

November 01, 2022

Project>Login is once again producing Tech Night with our MSF partners. If you want to present a fun workshop session, demo, or activity that focuses on computer science or digital learning fill out our call for ideas! READ MORE

New Career Opportunities at Husson University

October 26, 2022

Husson University is hiring for multiple positions within the School of Technology and Innovation. The listings are available at - https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/husson If you filter by Adjunct - you will find one for 3D modeling and one for Animation If you filter by Faculty - you will find three positions related to Tech READ MORE

K-12 Space STEM program Info Sessions

October 21, 2022 · Join us in November in Houlton & Machais

Funded by NASA, MaxIQ Space is collaborating with Educate Maine and the Maine Space Grant Consortium to deliver a K-12 Space STEM program in 2023. The goal of this program is to promote STEM skills and open up career opportunities in the growing space sector. In April 2022, the development of the Maine Space Sector was confirmed (press release link https://www.pressherald.com/2022/04/24/maines-planning-to-build-a- spaceport-heres-how-it-could-become-a-leader-in-the-industry/), and this… READ MORE

Maine App Challenge 2023 Details Announced!

October 20, 2022

The Maine App Challenge is an incredible opportunity for Maine middle school and high school students who are 13 years of age and older to create a mobile application with a chance to win a scholarship and other valuable rewards. There are three scholarships available for the top mobile apps: $6,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. Learn More! READ MORE

New WEX Blog post highlights Girls Who Code Partnership

September 28, 2022

WEX recently posted a new blog about building programs to highlight programs that highlight diversity in technology and highlighted our partnership on Girls Who Code. Read it here! READ MORE

Educator Stipends Available for CS Education Week!

September 27, 2022

The 2022 National Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week) will take place from December 5th-11th. Project>Login has received generous funding to award five $250 Educator Stipends to support CS Ed Week activities around the state. Learn more and apply today! READ MORE

How to Plan Your Hour of Code

September 20, 2022

Computational thinking helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. And technology is transforming every industry on the planet. Students today should learn how to create technology, not just use it. By starting early, they’ll have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. Trying an Hour of Code is a simple and fun way to introduce students to computer science, perhaps for the very first time, and it fits perfectly for both in-class and after-school settings… READ MORE

Schools: THE Cyber Safety Event for Your Families

September 18, 2022

CS is Elementary is offering a one hour national family learning event each Tuesday in October. Topics covered include; phishing, encryptions, passwords and personal identifying information. Each family will have the option to create its own Family Cyber Safety Plan. Available Dates: OCT. 4, 9PM ET OCT. 11, 8PM ET OCT. 18, 7PM ET OCT. 25, 6PM ET School Sign Up Family Sign Up READ MORE

Get $300 for supplies from Girls Who Code!

September 12, 2022

Educate Maine is excited to continue our partnership with Girls Who Code! This year, when you start a free Girls Who Code Club and enroll 3 or more members, you’ll be eligible to receive up to $300 to purchase materials and supplies for your Club. There’s no obligation and every Club gets access to 120+ hours of plug-and-play programming with CSTA standards-aligned coding lessons. Indicate you are affiliated with Educate Maine on the Clubs application, and you’ll unlock additional… READ MORE