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Matt says goodbye and thank you to all who helped follow and support this podcast over the years.It breaks my heart to have to stop this podcast, but the time it takes to pull together vs the time I have in my life that I need to focus on family or finances ... well... arent balanced. And as such, I need to step away from it. Will it be back? I dunno. Maybe. But in the meantime, keep following what's happening as best as you can, and I hope that if nothing else this little experiment has helped improve the transparency and accessibility of information coming out of Augusta in terms of Education Policy and legislation.With all of my love,Matt
Matt previews public hearings for the week of March 10, 2025.LD 369, SP0161An Act to Grant or Extend Conditional Teaching Certificates Under Certain Circumstances - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 470, SP0209An Act to Require School Administrative Units to Adopt Mentoring Programs for Teachers and to Improve Existing Programs - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of YorkLD 696, SP0313An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 734, HP0476An Act to Promote Voter Registration for Students in Maine's High Schools - Rep. Julie McCabe of LewistonLD 220, HP0143An Act to Establish the Hope and Inclusion Scholarship Program in Order to Provide Funding for Students Attending Certain Private Schools and Students Receiving Home Instruction - Rep. Barbara Bagshaw of WindhamLD 282, HP0182An Act to Raise the Limit on the Total Number of Public Charter Schools - Rep. Gary Drinkwater of MilfordLD 420, HP0274An Act to Fund the Carleton Project to Provide Additional Access to a Nontraditional Secondary School - Rep. Gregg Swallow of HoultonLD 482, HP0311An Act to Expand Educational Opportunities and Broaden Educational Services for Students Enrolled in Equivalent Instruction Programs - Rep. Barbara Bagshaw of WindhamLD 512, SP0230An Act to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students in Secondary Schools with 200 or Fewer Students - Sen. Stacey Guerin of PenobscotLD 21, SP0034An Act to Update the Provision of Law Concerning Student Codes of Conduct in Order to Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment and Response - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of YorkLD 168, HP0101An Act to Improve Safety in Public Schools by Requiring Silent Electronic Notification Systems in Classrooms - Rep. David Sinclair of BathLD 808, HP0515An Act to Require School Boards and Governing Bodies of Approved Private Schools to Implement Wearable Panic Alert Systems - Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio of Sanford1:00 pm Public HearingLD 165, HP0098An Act to Allow School Boards to Expel or Suspend Students Regardless of Grade Level - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 513, SP0232An Act to Allow the Spouse of a School Board Member to Serve as a Stipend Employee Within the School Board's Jurisdiction - Sen. Marianne Moore of WashingtonLD 817, HP0524An Act to Remove Restrictions That Prohibit School Administrative Units from Making Purchases Through Cooperatives - Rep. Christina Mitchell of Cumberland
Matt previews public hearings and work sessions for the week of March 3, 2025.Public Hearings:LD 46, HP0010An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder - Rep. Kelly Murphy of Scarborough - EmergencyLD 198, SP0085An Act to Prohibit the University of Maine System Campus Police from Issuing a Citation or Summons Related to a Parking Violation to a Visitor of the University of Maine System - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 375, SP0170An Act to Require the University of Maine School of Law to Provide an Online Degree Program - Sen. Trey Stewart of AroostookLD 377, SP0133An Act to Establish a University of Maine Medical School and to Dedicate Funds from Raising the Cigarette Tax to the School - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 457, SP0190An Act to Fund Climate Resiliency Projects Related to the Repair of Campus Infrastructure Used for Active Transportation and Outdoor Recreation - Sen. Anne Carney of CumberlandLD 471, SP0210Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of YorkWork Sessions for March 5, 2025LD 34, SP0053An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 71, HP0035An Act Regarding Special Education Funding - Rep. Kristi Mathieson of KitteryLD 98, HP0063An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 181, HP0114An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 193, HP0126An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness - Rep. Marshall Archer of SacoLD 501, HP0330An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students - Rep. Kristen Cloutier of LewistonWork Sessions for March 6, 2025LD 74, HP0038An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 78, HP0042An Act to Require Elementary School Students to Learn Cursive Writing - Rep. Joseph Underwood of Presque IsleLD 360, SP0151An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 370, SP0162An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 396, SP0182An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - President. Matthea Daughtry of CumberlandLD 543, HP0362An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools - Rep. Donald Ardell of Monticello
Matt previews public hearings for:Judiciary Committee:LD 537 An Act to Prohibit the Doxing of a Minor and to Authorize a Related Civil Action - Rep. Melanie Sachs of FreeportEducation and Cultural Affairs Committee:LD 34 An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 71 An Act Regarding Special Education Funding - Rep. Kristi Mathieson of KitteryLD 98 An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 181 An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 193 An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness - Rep. Marshall Archer of SacoLD 501 An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students - Rep. Kristen Cloutier of LewistonLD 74 An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 78 An Act to Require Elementary School Students to Learn Cursive Writing - Rep. Joseph Underwood of Presque IsleLD 315 An Act to Add a Personal Finance Course to the State Graduation Requirements in High Schools - Rep. Ed Crockett of PortlandLD 360 An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 370 An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 396 An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - President. Matthea Daughtry of CumberlandLD 543An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools - Rep. Donald Ardell of Monticello
Matt begins the 132nd Legislative Session review with an announcement that the podcast is changing! How will it change? Glad you asked.The world has changed, in many profound personal ways, and Matt is struggling to find the time to make this podcast what it should be, and what he wants it to be. He wants to keep doing it, but time is valuable and he needs to spend his time wisely and make sure he can mitigate the rising costs of living.So here's what we're going to do: we're stating aMaine Education Matters Patreon to offer tiered subscriptions for more info on the work that we do for this podcast.For Free:A briefer, more bullet-point version of the podcast will remain free on the main feeds, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. This briefer version will be mostly informative about upcoming public hearings and work sessions, to keep you informed of whats coming next.Tier 1: #Faithful17($5/month)Gain access to a podcast with more in-depth look at upcoming legislation, testimony, and policy. Plus, whatever nonsense Matt decides to throw in on that day.Gain access to the Maine Education Matters Legislation Tracker.Tier 2: Happy-ish Hour!Join Matt for a free-flowing conversation about education policy, legislation, leadership, innovation, and anything else that's on your mind!Every week, Matt will send out a link to a meeting room so members can connect and discuss the goings on in Ed policy, innovation, legislation, and more.Plus: all the benefits of the #Faithful17 Tier!Oh, also in this episode...Matt reviews the first Public Hearing for a bill on Military-Connected Students and Students in Unorganized Territories.Thank you for your support!
Matt reviews some of the names, and names only, of upcoming bills for the 132nd Legislative Session.
Audio updated (1/4/2025) Matt talks about cell phone bans, AI, and Edutopia's 10 Most Significant Education Studies from 2024.
Hey there, faithful seventeen listeners! Yes! We're coming back for the 132nd First session starting in January. Matt talks about a few upcoming episodes and what to expect-ish for this next session. This episode was produced and edited by Matt Drewette-Card --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt & Matt discuss the goings on at the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee from Feb 13, 2024 - Feb 26, 2024. Plus: Matt drinks more Moxie, and Matt drops a tease for our next episode. Hosted by Matt Drewette-Card and Matthew Shea This episode was produced and edited by Matt Drewette-Card. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt and Matt celebrate the 200th episode of Maine Education Matters and are joined by former co-hosts Courtney Belolan and Lady Julie Smyth. Plus: Matt holds up a promise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt & Matt review the public hearings and worksessions for the week of January 29th, including some not-brief briefings and then preview the next week. Plus: a hair story! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt & Matt review the worksessions and public hearings for the week of January 22, 2024, and preview the week of January 29, 2024. Plus: lots of time travel talk and a tuba is mentioned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt and Matt review the Worksessions from January 16, 2024, and preview the Public Hearings and Work Sessions for January 23, 24, and 25. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt & Matt review the Public Hearings from January 9 & January 11, and preview the Worksessions for January 16. Follow along with all of the legislation for this session here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt and his new(?) cohost preview the 2nd session of the 131st Maine Legislature by looking at some of the upcoming titles and no other contexts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt doesn't feel like working (#onbrand) so he's reposting his already recorded "Pathway to Legislation" episode from December 2022, as we get ready for the 2nd session of the 131st Legislature in Maine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt dives into a few more of the bills that were passed in the 1st session of the 131st Legislative session. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt recaps some of the bills passed in the first session of Maine's 131st Legislative Session, using the "Annual Legislative Update" from Drummond Woodsum (https://dwmlaw.com/) as a guide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
We're back!!! Season 9 is upon us, and Maine Education Matters is BACK! This episode, Matt describes some upcoming episodes to "wet our whistles" in preparation for the 2nd Session of the 131st Legislature, including: 2023 Recap and Review 2024 Carryover Bills 2024 Bill Titles Path of Legislation Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Members Study Groups For more info on the 1st Session of the 131st Legislature, click here for our spreadsheet of all of the bills we followed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=drive_link Thanks for downloading and listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt begins to look back at what was the first session of the 131st legislature by reviewing some of the bills that were passed, enacted, and signed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt talks about some bills being carried over to the next session, congratulates the new Maine State Butterfly, puts in a request for the Maine Department of Education, and spends a lot of time talking about... time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard returns to his ASMR practices and reviews the Work Session votes from the week of May 15 and previews the Work Sessions for the week of May 22. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard looks ahead to the week of May 15 and the nearly 30 bills going to Work Session. Plus Matt dives back into the May 11 Public Hearings (Parents Rights in Education Day) because there was some what-what-what moments that left him stunned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard previews 3 of the 4 days of Public Hearings for the week of May 8, 2023. The 4th day (May 11th) was covered extensively in podcast #185. Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the May 11 public hearing day which is all about parents rights in education, curriculum transparency, and ideology in the classroom. Matt reviews each of the 7 bills being heard that day, and has some help to (ack) discuss the various (ack ack) acts and enactments (ack ack ack) of the day. Ack. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard spends a lot longer than anticipated in previewing the May 4th Public Hearing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard spends way more time than he meant to in preparing for the public hearings and worksessions on May 1, 2, 3, and 4. It's gonna be another special and hard week at the committee, so get yourselves ready and if you can, provide testimony! The Committee members need to hear from you, our #faithful17 listeners! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCards returns to Rant Island in this episode of reviewing the Work Sessions and Public Hearings for the week of April 24-28. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard drops a SURPRISE bonus episode that highlights the public hearing happening on April 24, 2023 at the JUDICIARY committee. The Public Hearing for LD 1412 "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Establishing That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law" is happening at 9am on Monday, April 24, 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard reviews the Maine Education and Cultural Affairs work session from April 19, 2023, and previews their week of April 24. It's gonna be a bumpy week, and Matt really isn't ready for it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the Public Hearings and Work Sessions for the week of April 17, 2023. Plus, Matt rants for a bit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard recaps the April 10 work session from the Education and Cultural Affairs committee, which covered all of the bills related to immunizations and vaccinations (religious/philosophical exemptions, COVID mandates, etc), and engages in some slight ranting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineeducationmatters/support
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the April 10 Work Session (#VAXDAY votes!), the Public Hearings on April 11, 12,and 13, and dives into "Major Substantive Rules" and how they differ from more common Acts and Resolves. Plus, Matt discusses some of the emerging themes coming out of this legislative session, and has some thoughts on them.
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the upcoming Public Hearings and Work Session for the week of April 4, 2023. And the first day is all about immunizations and religious and philosophical exemptions for those immunizations. Matt has some thoughts... .
Matt @DrewetteCard races through the public hearings and work sessions for the week of March 27, 2023. Get all the info on the bills here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=sharing
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the Public Hearings for March 21, 22, and 23. There are too many to list in the number of characters I'm allowed to enter into these notes. For the record: this box allows for 4000 characters. And there wasn't enough room. Check our spreadsheet for details on the specific LDs that are being heard: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=sharing Thanks for listening!
Matt (@DrewetteCard) previews the Public Hearings and Work Sessions for March 14, 15, 16, 2023 Click here to access the Maine Education Matters Bill Tracking Spreadsheet Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Page Tuesday, March 14: Public Hearing LD 335: An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times LD 712: An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching Certificates LD 753: An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and Educational Technicians to Be Recertified LD 829: An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools Wednesday, March 1: Public Hearing LD 213 (Emergency): An Act to Maintain the Authority of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering LD 669: An Act to Create the Public Art Fund LD 830: Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System to Study Providing On-campus Housing on All Campuses LD 881: Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Development of a Course Regarding the Use of Manufactured Wood Products LD 897: An Act Regarding the University of Maine System Hiring Practices Thursday, March 16: Work Session LD 100: An Act to Require an Annual Financial Audit of a Private School Approved for Tuition Purposes LD 253: An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards LD 386: An Act to Assist Schools with Heating and Transportation Fuel Costs During the School Year LD 570: Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of Modern Wood Heating
Matt @DrewetteCard previews the upcoming week of public hearings and work sessions (March 6, 2023).
Matt (@DrewetteCard) deviates from the normal Public Hearing / Work Session talk and previews 5 bills that when they come before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee could have a significant impact on the education landscape: LD 51: An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions to Immunization Requirements LD 52: An Act to Allow Certain School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property LD 123: An Act to Eliminate the Educational Purposes Exception to the Prohibition on the Dissemination of Obscene Matter to Minors LD 618: An Act to Eliminate Critical Race Theory, Social and Emotional Learning and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from School Curricula LD 678: An Act to Require Parental Approval for Public School Employees to Use a Name or Pronoun Other than a Child's Given Name or Pronoun Corresponding to the Gender on the Child's Birth Certificate Follow along with all of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee bills here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FjDDXGrg98_BwdzBimm8xh54JJFlbEhQG3fB8i4yT6M/edit?usp=sharing
Matt @DrewetteCard reviews the testimony from the public hearing on February 9, 2023, focusing on these bills: LD33: An Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Middle School Students LD156: An Act to Require Outdoor Recess Time for Students from Grade 6 to Grade 8 LD253: An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards LD257: An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools Keep track of ALL Education-related legislation here: 131st Maine Education Bills (via Maine Education Matters) Thanks for listening! Twitter: @DrewetteCard, @MaineEdMatters Facebook: www.facebook.com/maineeducationmatters
Matt @DrewetteCard reviews Work Session VOTES from 2/7/23, quickly previews the Public Hearings on 2/14 and 2/16, and rambles on about high school start times for a bit. Someone needs a nap... or coffee... or both. Keep track of the 131st Legislature's Edu-Related Bills here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XrDJiFjbnm11I_DrBvS8dq08xNtrBZrjRIXp3exZBXs/edit?usp=sharing Thanks for listening!
Matt previews the February 7 & 9, 2023 Public Hearings. February 7 LD 64, HP0039An Act to Ensure In-state Tuition for Postsecondary Students Who Are Registered to Vote in the State - Rep. Shelley Rudnicki of Fairfield LD 173, HP0114An Act Regarding the Responsibility for Technology Instruction Marketing Costs by the Maine Community College System - Rep. Dick Campbell of Orrington LD 174, HP0115An Act to Return the Name of the Maine Community College System to the Maine Technical College System - Rep. Dick Campbell of Orrington February 9 LD 33, SP0025An Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Middle School Students - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of York LD 79, HP0049An Act to Ensure a High-quality Education for Students with Disabilities by Clarifying the Definition of "State Agency Client" and Who Provides Special Education Programs and Services - Rep. Lydia Crafts of Newcastle LD 156, HP0097An Act to Require Outdoor Recess Time for Students from Grade 6 to Grade 8 - Rep. Margaret Craven of Lewiston LD 232, HP0153An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Bonding Restrictions for School Administrative Units - Rep. Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick LD 253, SP0119An Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards - Sen. Matthea Daughtry of Cumberland LD 257, SP0123An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - Sen. Matthea Daughtry of Cumberland 131st Maine Education Bills (Spreadsheet): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XrDJiFjbnm11I_DrBvS8dq08xNtrBZrjRIXp3exZBXs/edit?usp=sharing Follow us: Twitter: @DrewetteCard, @MaineEdMatters Facebook: facebook.com/maineeducationmatters
Matt @DrewetteCard follows the lead of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee by dipping his toes into the 131st Legislative Session as the Committee has scheduled its first public hearings! Matt does a quick preview of the public hearings scheduled for January 31 and February 2, then does a quick check as the heat gets really turned up the first full week of February! January 31 Public Hearing: LD 98, HP0066An Act to Update the Special Education Laws - Rep. Michael Brennan of Portland LD 142, HP0088An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work - Rep. Morgan Rielly of Westbrook LD 143, HP0089An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism - Rep. Morgan Rielly of Westbrook February 2 Public Hearing: LD 15, HP0019An Act to Amend the Law Governing the State Grant Program Administered by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission - Rep. Jan Dodge of Belfast LD 19, HP0023An Act to Authorize the National Institute of Funeral Service to Grant Associate Degrees - Rep. Victoria Doudera of Camden LD 129, SP0068Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of Penobscot Thanks to Playing for Laughs for sponsoring this episode! Join Playing for Laughs at their "Failed Resolutions" comedy improv show on Saturday, January 28th at 7:30pm. $10 General Admission at the door. Go to https://www.theaterproject.com/p4l for more information. Follow us: Twitter: @DrewetteCard, @MaineEdMatters Facebook: facebook.com/maineeducationmatters
Matt straps in and buckles down as the 131st legislative session begins with the list of upcoming Bill Titles.
Matt walks you through hows and whys of providing testimony on bills. Thanks to our sponsor: Playing For Laughs! www.facebook.com/playingforlaughs www.instagram.com/playingforlaughs www.theaterproject.com/p4l Follow us: www.facebook.com/maineeducationmatters www.twitter.com/maineedmatters www.twitter.com/drewettecard
Sit back... relax... take a load off... . Matt hosts a very special and calming episode, while walking through Maine's Path of Legislation. It's going to be a busy session, so let's take a few minutes to breathe, to reflect, and to learn how a bill is created and becomes a law in Maine. Call this a bit of calm before the incoming storm. Read Maine's Path of Legislation here: https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Documents/PathofLegislation Follow us: Twitter @MaineEdMatters, @DrewetteCard Facebook: facebook.com/maineeducationmatters
It's Season 7! Maine Education Matters returns for Season 7 with some new changes and hopes for what the future brings. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/maineedmatters Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/maineeducationmatters Follow Matt on Twitter: twitter.com/DrewetteCard
Matt & Courtney wrap up the 130th Legislative Session with a review of bills that were signed into law, vetoed, or died. Thanks for listening this season! We'll be back at some point, but we dont know because that would require planning and planning #soundslikework. #onbrand We have also linked the list of horrific bills around the country that limit the ways teachers and students learn. Boo to all of them.
Matt & Courtney discuss recent EDU bills that have been signed into law! Plus: we learned about something called a "Consent Calendar" and it's awesomesauce.
Matt & Courtney talk about the Child Development Services (CDS) bill that went before the Ed committee this week.
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