BRIDGING THE GAP CONFERENCE ON MAY 15, 2008 – Posted 4.10.08 On May 15, 2008, the Great Schools Partnership will be co-sponsoring a one-day conference on the disconnect between high schools and colleges at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Focused on the content areas of English and mathematics, this open-invitation event will bring educators from around Maine to discuss academic expectations, forge new partnerships, and work toward a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Click HERE for more information about Bridging the Gap.

CELEBRATING HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN CONFERENCE ON JUNE 26, 2008 – Posted 4.11.08 Over the past decade, Maine has emerged as a national leader in the effort to strengthen secondary education and ensure equitable outcomes for every student. On June 26, 2008, the Great Schools Partnership will be hosting Celebrating High School Redesign in Maine to recognize ten years of hard work by school leaders and teachers to improve learning opportunities and educational outcomes for Maine students. Throughout the day, talented educators from every corner of the state will showcase examples of innovation and success in our high schools. Click HEREto learn more about the conference or to register online.

SUMMER 2008 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS – Posted 5.1.08 On July 8–11, the Great Schools Partnership will be offering three two-day professional development seminars at Lewiston High School for middle school and high school educators. The seminars will address teaming, interdisciplinary curriculum development, and literacy strategies. A fourth seminar, on professional learning group facilitation for middle-level team leaders, will take place on July 21–23. Click HEREto learn more about the seminars or to register online.

ON AIR WITH THE REGIS TREMBLAY RADIO SHOW – Posted 2.6.08 Since 2005, the Regis Tremblay Radio Show has aired every Saturday morning on WJAB. Featuring in-depth interviews with local and national experts on youth sports and education, the show's mission is to inform its listeners about the impact that education and sports have on the growth and health of children and their families. Every month, staff members from the Great Schools Partnership are invited onto the show to discuss the latest issues and trends in the world of education. This unique partnership has created a vibrant and ongoing public conversation about the changing educational needs of our students and the future of our schools.

The Great Schools Partnership is happy to announce that audio files of these programs are now available on our website for streaming and download. Click the RADIO link (under Resources) to hear past broadcasts.