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CSTA New England seeks presentation proposals for CSTANE 2021 Conference in October

March 31, 2021

The CSTANE 2021 Conference Committee is looking for seasoned and brand-new presenters. If you’ve got a great idea to share, and are willing to try to make it engaging and informative, please complete the Request for Proposals form by Monday, May 24th.

FCC shares info on Emergency Broadband Benefit

March 30, 2021

The FCC posted a new consumer FAQ on the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The FAQ provides answers to common questions on benefit eligibility, how the discount will be applied to broadband service costs and program length. It also includes information on the enhanced Tribal benefit and the connected device benefit. A section on enrollment will be added once the program’s official start date is announced. If you have further questions, please email them to broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov. READ MORE

#FreeApril

March 23, 2021 · Mark Your Calendar!

Pluralsight is making all of their video courses, interactive courses, projects and more FREE for the month of April. What can your team do with a free month of Pluralsight Skills? Grow in their roles with 7,000+ expert-led video courses on top tech topics See where their skills stand and strengthen them with Skill IQ and Role IQ Build the right skills in the right order with paths that streamline skill development READ MORE

2021 CSTA Virtual Conference: Full Scholarships Available!

March 19, 2021

CSTA is offering full scholarships to the 2021 CSTA Annual Conference, which will happen virtually from July 14th-July 16th Apply Today! READ MORE

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February 22, 2021 · Get updates on events, professional development opportunities and more!

Our February Newsletter is here with information on professional development programs, the Maine App Challenge, upcoming events, and more! Click to view or sign up to have it sent right to your email through our website. READ MORE

MMSA Offers Free CS Fundamentals Workshops

February 17, 2021

The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance is offering free virtual professional development for K-5 educators in the CS Fundamentals curriculum. For more information and workshop dates, click here. READ MORE

CS Connected Spring 2021 Schedule Now Available

February 15, 2021

CS Connected is a program run by University of Maine’s School of Computing and Information Science and Educate Maine’s Project>Login. The mission is to give students an opportunity to interact with one another while making professional connections during a time of remote learning. The program offers a weekly one-hour seminar on Wednesday's from 12pm-1pm. For more information and a list of upcoming events; visit the CS Connected website. READ MORE

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Early deadline is February 17th

February 12, 2021

Apply to Girls Who Code’s free 2-week Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable experience! Current 9th -11th-grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. The early application deadline is approaching quickly on February 17th! We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in tech to apply early, including Black, Latinx, and students from low-income backgrounds. Why should you join Girls Who Code this summer? Learn how to use HTML, CSS, and… READ MORE

SPONSOR THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CS SUMMER INSTITUTE

February 11, 2021

Educate Maine seeks sponsors for the 2021 Code.org Summer Institute from August 9th-August 13th. More information on sponsorship levels is available here or you can e-mail Angela Oechslie with any questions. READ MORE

Code.Org Launches New Video to "Change the Face of Computer Science"

February 09, 2021

Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. To raise awareness Code.org has released a new video "Change the Face of Computer Science". Please watch and share this video broadly. Inspire or encourage a student to try computer science, and let them know they belong. Together we can change the face of computer science. READ MORE