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State capital: Augusta
Entered Union: March 15, 1820
Population: 1,317,253 (2004 estimate)
Area 30,862 sq mi. (79,933 sq km)
Governor: John Baldacci (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 2
State nickname: Pine Tree State

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  • 39 pages found in Education:

    Acadia Center for English Immersion
    Summer English courses for adults, with small classes, expert teachers, near ocean beaches and national park: an unforgettable learning vacation. Brochures, fees, program dates, photographs, and map provided.
    http://www.acadiaenglish.com/

    Androscoggin Valley Education Collaborative
    Educational association between Auburn, Lewiston, SAD #52, Union 29, Union 30, Union 44 and Bates College.
    http://www.avec.avcnet.org/

    ApprenticeShop Boatbuilding School
    Part of the Atlantic Challenge Foundation teaching traditional wooden boat building, seamanship, and sailing.
    http://www.atlanticchallenge.com/apprenticeshop/index.shtm

    Bangor Theological Seminary
    A center established for theological study in northern New England. Admissions, course descriptions, degrees, and campus information.
    http://www.bts.edu/

    Camp Kieve
    This is more than a youth camp. Established by the Kennedy family, Kieve is a leader in promoting 'skills in decision making and problem solving among youth.'
    http://www.kieve.org/

    Darling Marine Center, University of Maine
    A marine laboratory. Part of the University of Maine and School of Marine Sciences.
    http://server.dmc.maine.edu/

    Education America Network: Maine
    Resource for educational career seekers to find teaching jobs. Part of a national site. Database for Maine is limited.
    http://www.educationamerica.net/browse.phtml?sid=me

    Elan Alumni
    Support group dedicated to the graduates and other alumni of Elan School. Photographs, private chat, discussion board, and resources available.
    http://www.elanalum.com/

    Electronic Learning Marketplace
    Maine Learning Results (MLR) resource offers a searchable database, a collection of teacher developed assessments and a reference area.
    http://usm.maine.edu/cid/collab.html

    ISANNE: Independent Schools Association of Northern New England
    A complete listing of New England, including Maine's Independent Schools.
    http://www.isanne.org/

    Kids' Consortium
    Promotes learning through community involvement. Provides information about student service learning projects, professional development, calendar, and publications.
    http://www.kidsconsortium.org/

    The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
    Offers state-of-the-art boatbuilding, yacht design, and marine systems technicians programs. Located in Kennebunkport.
    http://www.landingschool.org/

    Learning for Life
    Provides classroom and worksite programs for schools and youth serving organizations. Good educational resource for the entire family.
    http://www.learning-for-life.org/

    LEO: Librarians and Educators Online
    A consulting company in Stonington specializing in helping schools and libraries integrate technology.
    http://www.leonline.com/

    Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities
    MADSEC is the professional association for administrators of special education in Maine. Provides newsletter, committees, the law, workship photographs, membership, and contact information.
    http://www.madsec.org/

    Maine Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
    A professional organization for educators that provides continuing education and professional development opportunities.
    http://www.maineascd.org/

    Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education
    A statewide partnership to improve the lives of people in Maine through change in education. Features background, learning results, events, and priorities.
    http://www.mainecee.org/

    Maine CollegeSTART
    Provides an entry point into university education for those who may not be able to or wish to attend one of the campuses.
    http://www.startnow.maine.edu/

    Maine Criminal Justice Academy
    Provides training for all law enforcement officers in the state. Includes requirements, forms, dates, library, and contact information.
    http://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja/

    Maine Forensics Association
    Organizational body for Speech, Debate, and Student Congress competition within the state. Includes tournament schedule, forms, coaches manual, judge training, archived documents, and forum.
    http://www.maineforensic.com/

    Maine K-12 Schools on the Web
    Search for a school web page, e-mail address, staff, class reunions, or alumni information.
    http://www.grandpajunior.com/Maine.shtml

    Maine Learning Technology Initiative
    Provides information about program that provided laptops to all students in the 7th and 8th grade. Features history, student projects, curriculum resources, press, and news.
    http://www.state.me.us/mlte/

    Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
    A non-profit partnership of educational, business, research, and community leaders. Excellent resource with links to curriculum programs, standards, professional opportunities, electronic networking, grants and awards.
    http://www.mmsa.org/

    Maine Pathways to STEM
    Searchable database for those interested in pursuing or promoting science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM) in Maine.
    http://www.mainestem.org

    The Maine Principals' Association
    General information about the MPA and public school activities. Sponsors invitational sports championships and activities for young men and women attending high school.
    http://www.mpa.cc/

    Maine Questions and Answers
    Educational information for students from the State Department, including FAQs, printable coloring pages, reports and lesson plans, and a downloadable trivia game for kids.
    http://www.state.me.us/legis/senate/about/generalinfo/Students/questions_students_ask-1.htm

    Maine Rural School Partnership
    Shares educational resources throughout central Maine school districts. Provides history, schools involved, committees, and calendar.
    http://www.rsp.k12.me.us/

    Maine School and Library Net
    Resource to locate schools and libraries in the state.
    http://www.msln.net/

    Maine School Management Association
    Links to Legislative information, superintendent and school boards in Maine.
    http://www.msmaweb.com/

    Maine Schools on the Web
    A wide listing of schools, including K-12, private, colleges, and universities.
    http://www.maine.gov/education/schools/

    Maine State PTA
    Professional organization for Maine parents dedicated to improving the lives of children.
    http://www.mainepta.org/

    Marine Law Institute
    Provides legal research, teaching, and public service to establish marine policies. Features local and national publications, legal updates, educational courses, and links.
    http://www.mli.usm.maine.edu/

    Media Studies
    Features University of Southern Maine's Department of Communication and Media Studies program.
    http://usm.maine.edu/com/

    Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
    The largest cold water research facility in the Eastern US for the study of various aspects of the physiology of marine and fresh water fauna.
    http://www.mdibl.org/

    Outward Bound: Reach New Heights
    An affiliated school in Rockland offering Hurricane Island Outward Bound courses and adventures on the rugged, coast of Maine.
    http://www.outwardbound.org/

    Summer Field Studies-College of the Atlantic
    Undergraduate, graduate, children's camp, and family summer programs inspired by the resources along the coast and in Acadia National Park.
    http://www.coa.edu/summer/

    University of Maine Cooperative Extension
    Links to 16 County offices, resources, publications, topics of local interest.
    http://www.umext.maine.edu/

    University of Maine System: Distance Learning
    Currently, 31 degree and certificate programs available. Over 100 online and ITV courses. Provides information, course descriptions, tution, and FAQs.
    http://www.learn.maine.edu/

    University of Maine System: Mariner Gateway
    Links to electronic, academic research in Maine.
    http://libraries.maine.edu/mariner/



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