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Teacher Reflection from Code.org Professional Development Blog

August 05, 2022

Summer Code.org Professional Development participant Laurel Pollard reflects about her experience with our CSA summer workshop and her plans to teach AP CS in the fall. Read more here! READ MORE

Maine Venture Fund is hosting its first Maine Startup Challenge business plan competition.

August 03, 2022

Maine Venture Fund is hosting its first Maine Startup Challenge business plan competition. Details of the competition and event, and provides links for materials including a lesson plan, business plan templates, and a FAQ can be found on MVF's website. The application will go live on September 1st, and close on September 30th. Maine Startup Challenge is a business plan competition for Maine’s startup ecosystem. The Challenge has four tiers: K-8, High School, Collegiate and Open. Our goal… READ MORE

Computer Science Education Showcase

July 10, 2022

Join Project>Login, along with 30+ other partners, educators, students and community organizations at the upcoming Computer Science Showcase hosted by Maine DOE at the Roux Institute on July 13th from 5-6:30pm in Portland. FMI: https://mainedoenews.net/2022/07/07/registration-open-for-computer-science-education-showcase-event-at-roux-institute-on-july-13th/

Five Girls Who Code summer camps popping up at partner locations across Maine

June 03, 2022 · Register now to attend one in your area!

We are excited to be able to offer five pop-up Girls Who Code summer camps across Maine this summer thanks to generous sponsors, partners, volunteers and facilitators. Our Girls Who Code camps are week-long, half-day experiences that expose and excite young people to coding. We are lucky to have such amazing partners like The Magic Lantern Innovation Center, The Roux Institute, Gateway Opportunity Services and Somerset Career & Technical Center willing to host these FREE camps. Thank you to… READ MORE

FEMINIST ACTION BOARD (FAB) APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 15TH

May 16, 2022

FAB is a group of Maine high schoolers (9th-12th grade) from around the state who are passionate about gender equity and social justice. Members plan and execute the Girls Rock! Conferences, do community outreach and education, maintain a social media presence, and work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to make sure that all Hardy Girls programs remain relevant. There is no cost to participate in FAB. For more information and an application, click here READ MORE

GIRLS WHO CODE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AWARDED FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

May 16, 2022

UNITED WAY’S BRICK & BEAM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SUMMER PROGRAM INVESTMENTS BENEFITING BIPOC AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH (Portland, ME) May 10, 2022 - United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) Brick& Beam Society announced impact investments totaling $19,290 to support early childhood learning and or STEM/STEAM summer programs benefiting underserved populations from birth through grade 8 in Cumberland County. Programs were selected based on impact, sustainability, replication, and… READ MORE

Computer Science PD Grant Application open until May 20th

May 12, 2022

Maine's 130th legislature passed a bill, sponsored by Senator Matthew Pouliot, to create a pilot program that provides grants that support computer science professional development in Maine school districts! This pilot program will award grants for the provision of high-quality, teacher-developed or teacher-led professional development for PK-12 computer science pedagogy and content. Grant awards will be distributed across all counties and among PK-12. Priority will be given to applicants… READ MORE

Community Event announced for our CS teacher PD week

May 10, 2022 · Baseball Night at Hadlock Field!

Project>Login is excited to announce that our community event for our Code.org Summer Institute educators and CS Summer of Fun! PD teachers is Baseball Night at Hadlock Field. Our CS teachers will get to share a meal, network with each other and build community at the Portland Sea Dogs game against New Hampshire on June 29th. If you aren't already confirmed your participation in the Code.org Professional Learning Program there is still time to apply. We will be in-person at the beautiful… READ MORE

Siemens Tech Show May 5th in Portland

April 04, 2022 · ME/NH educators can earn CEUs!

Our partner, Siemens is hosting a first-ever Technology Exhibition and Customer Appreciation Event. It is a chance for educators to learn more about Siemens' STEM education programs and earn CEUs in the areas of Data - IOT solutions, smart buildings and more! It's FREE and I would highly encourage your participation, if you are able to attend on May 5th. I wanted to send along the updated schedule and information on the Siemens Tech Show. It is free for all attendees and if any of your… READ MORE

#BuildApps4ME Event on April 9th

March 20, 2022

What: #BuildApps4ME, an event for Maine High School students to build apps to address a problem in your school or community When: April 9th 8am-4pm Where: Mountain Valley High School in Rumford Why: 1. Learn to build an app. 2. Compete for the chance to win prizes and scholarships. 3. Make a difference in your school or community. For More Information READ MORE