This week I had the opportunity to present to educators in Maine secondary schools as part of a program called Melmac. This program is similar to Education Quest in Nebraska. The first presentation was by our team of Nebraska educators that made to the trip together entitled Engaging Multiple Constituencies." My portion of the presentation covered "getting school leadership involved in college/career readiness." The second presentation included Annie Magnusson and talked about the Nebraska College visits program. On Thursday we held a roundtable discussion involving topics like Career Academies, Internship experiences, blended learning and Maine's Proficiency Based diploma system.
Maine treated us very well, serving us salmon, stuffed Haddock, and finally the lobster with blueberry pie. My diet was compromised when the group insisted I enjoy a second lobster. Back to the strict diet on Friday.
I did bring back some thoughts about what Maine is doing with college/career readiness.
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| At the lighthouse- a one mile walk |
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| The Nebraska Dream Team with The President of the University of Southern Maine |
