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Maine Education Matters205: One Small Step for Maine Education Matters...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...
2025-02-1128 minMaine Education Matters202: Coming Back for 132nd!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
2024-11-0407 minMaine Education Matters201: Matt & Matt & MoxieMatt & 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.
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2024-02-2844 minMaine Education Matters201: Matt & Matt & MoxieMatt & 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.
2024-02-2844 minMaine Education Matters200: "So much joy; sometimes knowledge..."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.
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2024-02-1244 minMaine Education Matters200: "So much joy; sometimes knowledge..."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.
2024-02-1244 minMaine Education Matters187: We Got 30 Work Sessions but a Public Hearing Ain't OneMatt @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.
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2023-05-1529 minMaine Education Matters185: Parent's Rights in Education DayMatt @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.
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2023-05-041h 17Maine Education Matters180: "Not all opinions are equal"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.
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2023-04-2158 minMaine Education Matters179: "Rant Island"Matt @DrewetteCard previews the Public Hearings and Work Sessions for the week of April 17, 2023. Plus, Matt rants for a bit.
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2023-04-1538 minMaine Education Matters177: "A candle is a tomato..."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.
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2023-04-0752 minMaine Education Matters176: #VAXDAYMatt @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... .
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2023-04-0146 minMaine Education Matters167: "Too hot in the hot tub..."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
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2023-01-2718 min
Maine Education Matters155. "A horrible Jenga tower of nonsense."Matt & Courtney review the Work Sessions from February 15 & 17, discuss the Public Hearing from the Criminal Justice committee, preview the February 22 public hearing, and do a stellar job of providing highly mediocre analysis. #onbrandThere was a little Max Headroom in the recording and we apologize for the throwback to the 80s. Also, Matt Frewer is awesome.
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2022-02-2140 min
Maine Education Matters152. "There are competing groundhogs."Matt & Courtney review the worksessions from Feb 3-4, and preview the public hearings for Feb 8-9. Plus: Matt and Courtney's Hogwarts Houses revealed!
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2022-02-0745 min
Maine Education Matters151. "It's such a superficial and a complete misunderstanding of... which is kind of ironic.... of the word empathy."Matt & Courtney cover the Public Hearings and Work Sessions from the week of January 24-28, preview the upcoming work sessions on Feb 1 & 2, and ask the listeners to guess which Hogwarts House Matt and Courtney are in! Go to @MaineEdMatters on Twitter and vote!
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2022-02-0235 min
Maine Education Matters150: "One day, Matt and I will be able to secure our graduate transcripts."Matt (@DrewetteCard) & Courtney (@BelolanC) review the work sessions from Jan 19-20, and preview upcoming public hearings on Jan 25.
2022-01-2145 minMaine Education Matters150: "One day, Matt and I will be able to secure our graduate transcripts."Matt (@DrewetteCard) & Courtney (@BelolanC) review the work sessions from Jan 19-20, and preview upcoming public hearings on Jan 25.
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2022-01-2145 min
Maine Education Matters149: New session, new co-hostMatt (@DrewetteCard) and NEW COHOST Courtney (@BelolanC; @PLearnMC) welcome everyone back for the Part Deux of the 130th Legislative Session! We welcome our new cohost, talk about recent public hearings, and raise an uncomfortable question about the current relationship between Maine Education Matters and Personalized Learning with Matt & Courtney. Thanks for downloading, subscribing, listening, and following!
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2022-01-1440 min
Maine Education MattersCrossover special with the Personalized Learning with Matt and Courtney pod!Matt and Juie are here with a summer sendoff as they prepare for the new year. They are joined by their good friends at the Personalized Learning with Matt and Courtney podcast to talk about why they started a podcast and what keeps them going. Follow the PLearnMC pod wherever you listen to this pod!
2021-08-1833 minMaine Education MattersCrossover special with the Personalized Learning with Matt and Courtney pod!Matt and Juie are here with a summer sendoff as they prepare for the new year. They are joined by their good friends at the Personalized Learning with Matt and Courtney podcast to talk about why they started a podcast and what keeps them going. Follow the PLearnMC pod wherever you listen to this pod!
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2021-08-1833 min
Maine Education Matters143. "That's not true!" - "It's absolutely true!"Matt & Julie wrap up the last two weeks' worth of signed (or unsigned) bills that are now Maine law! Plus: Julie takes a break, and Matt summons the Emperor for a world-melding opportunity. Also, what happened to a committee member?
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2021-06-2758 min
Maine Education Matters142. "I'm going to Block Island!"Matt and Julie cover some bills that have been SIGNED INTO LAW, some more that are PASSED TO BE ENACTED, and a couple that are DEAD. Plus: Matt is victim to a conspiracy and Julie was the prime conspirator.
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2021-06-1646 min
Maine Education Matters141. "It just seems like a waste to me."Matt & Julie review the few bills that have VOTES in the House and/or Senate. 4 Vaccination-based bills (all basically dead), 1 IEP--based bill (moving on up #Jeffersons), and 1 PEPG bill (that would delay evaluations for the 21-22SY). Plus: Matt sends the podcast deep into the ethereal plane, and Julie tries to dive into the mind of one of the Ed Committee members.BIG shoutouts to @TableTopAudio for the sounds, and @PLearnMC for being an amazing podcast and good friends.Oh, and Matt ate a guinea pig.
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2021-06-0740 minMaine Education Matters141. "It just seems like a waste to me."Matt & Julie review the few bills that have VOTES in the House and/or Senate. 4 Vaccination-based bills (all basically dead), 1 IEP--based bill (moving on up #Jeffersons), and 1 PEPG bill (that would delay evaluations for the 21-22SY). Plus: Matt sends the podcast deep into the ethereal plane, and Julie tries to dive into the mind of one of the Ed Committee members.BIG shoutouts to @TableTopAudio for the sounds, and @PLearnMC for being an amazing podcast and good friends.Oh, and Matt ate a guinea pig.
2021-06-0740 min
Maine Education Matters140. "All feathers and no meat."Matt & Julie talk about previous curriculum mandates, new curriculum mandates, a process to oversee curriculum mandates... and more! We review Work Session votes from the week of May 17, 2021. Plus: Matt names his summer drink, and Julie starts off with an apology.
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2021-05-2158 min
Maine Education Matters139. "I must be looking in all the wrong places...."Matt & Julie are back with a review of work sessions from May 11+12. Highlights include a wild public hearing on LD 550 (Prohibiting Teachers from Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom), a #LadySmythSmackdown on bulling (yup... bulling), and a conversation on the 1,040 pieces of testimony that could only be related to one topic and one topic alone: immunizations and vaccinations. PLUS: Matt goes on a tangent and Julie lays some blame.
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2021-05-1754 min
Maine Education Matters138. Week of May 3 review, along with May 10 and 13 preview of public hearingsMatt & Julie recap another week in the Ed Committee that would make Hobbs and Shaw proud! #fastandfurious They look at all of the bills that were voted on by the committee during the week of May 3, 2021 and (#spoileralert) there were A LOT! Plus, they preview May 10 & May 13 public hearings. Plus: Matt forgets to tee up #LadySmythShoutOuts and fully expects to get the smackdown at our next recording!
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2021-05-1052 min
Maine Education Matters134. March 29 and April 2 testimony/work sessions reviewMatt & Julie review testimony and work session reviews from March 29 & April 2. Matt also tries his hand at shoutouts, and Julie smacks down Matt... 2 twice! #spellingmatters
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2021-04-0552 min
Maine Education Matters135. April 5, 7, and 9 public hearing previewMatt and Julie preview 3 DAYS of upcoming public hearings: April 5, 7, and 9! Plus: Matt drops a RANDOM and VERY deep cut early '90s heavy metal reference, and Julie shares her love and appreciation for several members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.
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2021-04-0526 minMaine Education Matters134. March 29 and April 2 testimony/work sessions reviewMatt & Julie review testimony and work session reviews from March 29 & April 2. Matt also tries his hand at shoutouts, and Julie smacks down Matt... 2 twice! #spellingmatters
2021-04-0552 min
Maine Education Matters133. March 29 and April 2 public hearing preview!Matt & Julie preview Public Hearings on March 29 and April 2. Lots of School Board-focused bills on the 29th, and an old friend (?) begins to resurface on April 2. Plus: Matt tries to listen to his therapist and #LadySmythShoutOuts!
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2021-03-2934 min
Maine Education Matters132. Week of March 22 reviewMatt and Julie break down the work session and public hearings from March 22 & 24, covering bills on Lifetime teaching certificates, 30-minute lunch periods, and a very aggressive bill about school sports and funding. Plus: Matt and Julie are taking applications and resumes for a new association, AND we learned that #LadySmythSmackdowns comes with a real price! Thanks for listening!
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2021-03-251h 00
Maine Education Matters129. You dig a hole, make it a hole worth digging (March 3 review of testimony & public hearing, March 8 & 12 preview of public hearings)Matt & Julie review the Worksession & Public Hearing Testimony from March 3, and preview the public hearings on March 8 and 12. Plus: Matt cringes, and Julie says "chutzpah" a bunch. A #LadySmythShoutOut and the first #LadySmythSmackdown... and it's ... ruff.
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2021-03-0840 min
Maine Education Matters128: Feb 24 work session/public hearing reviews & March 3 public hearing previewMatt & Julie review the work session votes and public hearing testimony from February 24; preview the March 3 public hearing, and take a quick look at some education bills going through some of the other committees. Plus: Matt wins a bet, Julie becomes protective, #LadySmythShoutOuts, AND the beginning of #LadySmythSmackdowns!
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2021-03-021h 01
Maine Education Matters126: Feb 17 Public Hearing and Work Session Preview. Also, Matt rolls a 20!Matt & Julie preview the Feb 17, 2021 Work Session and Public Hearing, looking at bills focusing on State/State's share of health insurance (LDs 84/293), establishing a committee to review instruction and curriculum mandates (LD 278), creating grants for computer science instruction professional development (LD 127), and reading proficiency (LD 138). Plus: Julie makes a bet and Matt chooses a Maserati... and #LadySmythShoutOuts!
2021-02-1645 minMaine Education Matters126: Feb 17 Public Hearing and Work Session Preview. Also, Matt rolls a 20!Matt & Julie preview the Feb 17, 2021 Work Session and Public Hearing, looking at bills focusing on State/State's share of health insurance (LDs 84/293), establishing a committee to review instruction and curriculum mandates (LD 278), creating grants for computer science instruction professional development (LD 127), and reading proficiency (LD 138). Plus: Julie makes a bet and Matt chooses a Maserati... and #LadySmythShoutOuts!
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2021-02-1645 min
Maine Education Matters125. Wouldn't You Agree? Career Tech: NOPE. (February 8 Testimony review)Matt & Julie review testimony from the Feb8 Public Hearing. #SummerSchool grant pilot program (#LD44), eliminating prior approval for religious holiday absences (#LD55), and creating procedures for reporting concussions (#LD104). Plus: Matt makes a confession and #LadySmythShoutOuts! #ThankABill
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2021-02-1023 min
Maine Education Matters124. February 8 Public Hearing previewMatt & Julie preview the February 8 Public Hearing: LD 44 (An Act To Establish the Summer Success Pilot Program Fund), LD 55 (An Act To Protect Minority Religious Groups by Eliminating the Prior Approval Requirement for a School Absence for a Recognized Religious Holiday), and LD 104 (An Act To Protect the Health of Student Athletes by Requiring the Establishment of Procedures To Report Concussions). Plus: Lady Smyth Shout-Outs, and Matt admits to being a terrible human being.
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2021-02-0423 min
Maine Education Matters121. Bill Titles for the 2021 seasonMatt and Julie are back with the annual "bill titles" episode, always one of the favorites for the Maine Education Matters hosts. This year, a special treat as Mr. Bill Titles joins Matt and Julie, all the way from California!
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2021-01-1840 min
Maine Education Matters114. SEL4ME and what is/means for Maine educatorsMatt begins a conversation with Kellie Bailey, Social and Emotional Learning Specialist from the Maine Department of Education, and returning champion and #1 Fan Julie Smyth, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Saco Public Schools, about the new social and emotional learning curriculum recently released by MDOE: SEL4ME. This is Part 1 of a continuing series of conversations on SEL Matt will be having with Kellie, Julie, and more!
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2020-11-2351 min
Maine Education Matters112. DOE updates, especially assessment changes!Matt and his bot (also named Matt) triumphantly return to talk about some DOE updates, including some major assessment changes.
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2020-11-0333 min
Maine Education Matters107. Updates on attendance and sports as school opens for the fallMatt and Matt return with updates on attendance and sports in the fall. Plus, talk of early Maine winters.
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2020-09-0336 min
Maine Education Matters106. Legislative Updates? What the wha....?Matt (and Matt!) return with legislative updates from over the summer. How did that happen?
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2020-08-2511 min
Maine Education MattersEp105: We're back with updates! Well, one of us....Matt (but not the other Matt) return for a season of hope, offering updates on what has happened in Maine since we last spoke, along with some advice from a Matt.
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2020-08-2225 minMaine Education MattersEp105: We're back with updates! Well, one of us....Matt (but not the other Matt) return for a season of hope, offering updates on what has happened in Maine since we last spoke, along with some advice from a Matt.
2020-08-2225 min
Maine Education MattersEp104: Maine's Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction, part twoMatt and Matt return by finishing up talking about Maine's framework for returning to classroom instruction. We say "finishing up", but we went on for an hour. And there is something about metal lathes in there, too.
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2020-06-2957 min
Maine Education MattersEp103: Maine's Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction, part oneMatt and Matt are back, reviewing Maine's framework for returning to classroom instruction. At least, part of it. It's a very long and complex document! We talk about safety and SEL considerations, and more to come next week!
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2020-06-1739 min
Maine Education MattersEpisode 102: From Sea to Shining SeaMatt and Matt do the bi-coastal pod, and talk about what has happened over the past two weeks in Maine, California, and elsewhere. Lots to catch up on!
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2020-06-1039 min
Maine Education MattersEpisode 101: A New Hope or So Long and Thanks for All The FishMatt and Matt continue to hang around the pod and update you on what's going on this week in Maine educational matters, including some amazing CDC guidance for re-opening schools (spoiler alert: it's going to be super tough).
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2020-05-2140 min
Maine Education MattersEpisode 100 - how did we ever make it THIS far?Matt and Matt have an even longer episode than usual (most people would say longer than necessary), as they celebrate 100 episodes!
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2020-05-181h 22
Maine Education MattersEp 99: LD 2167 - COVID-19 updates for MaineMatt and Matt go all Wayne Gretzky and talk about LD2167, signed into law on March 18 (we know, we are a little behind on this one). We go through what it all means for educators, and have some updates about other things we have heard about in the last two weeks. See the links on our twitter page at @MaineEdMatters or on Facebook, or our website at maineeducationmatters.weebly.com.
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2020-04-3039 min
Maine Education MattersEp98 - what do standardized tests get used for in these new times?Matt and Matt talk about standardized tests, what they are good for now, and how our educational systems can be improved as a result.
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2020-04-1628 min
Maine Education MattersCoronavirus Chronicles - What's been happening around the state in week 4 of remote/distance learning?Matt and Matt still don't know how to work with Facebook live, but they do know how to run through the workings of education in Maine during week 4 of remote/distance learning. They talk about spring sports being canceled, recommendations that schools in Maine close for the remainder of the school year, attendance during these times, what student-centered learning means, a letter in the Bangor Daily News from Rep. Tori Kornfield, and more!
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2020-04-1035 min
Maine Education MattersCoronavirus Chronicles - What could/should happen with the future of education?Matt and Matt talk a little prognostication about where they think education could, or even should, go after in-person learning returns. This is one of our favorite episodes!
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2020-04-1024 min
Maine Education MattersCoronavirus Chronicles - Facebook live fail and Borgnine retrospectiveMatt and Matt continue through the coronavirus crisis, talking about education updates, COVID-19 data, and lots of listener questions!We talk about COVID-19 health data, Zoom meeting etiquette, recording video meetings with learners, grading in a crisis, best remote learning tools. We then get to a bunch of listener questions. We love them, including our Ernest Borgnine retrospective. And boogers. #onbrandWe'll be back next week with more nonsense!
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2020-04-0354 min
Maine Education MattersThe coronavirus crisis continues, but we keep moving forward. On brand, of course.Matt and Matt are back with updates from the world of education in the time of coronavirus.Bookmark these DOE sites: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19/ and https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/specialed/covid19 for the most up-to-date infomation.
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2020-03-2721 min
Maine Education MattersCoronavirus catch-up!Matt and Matt return, this time from their homes! As the coronavirus has Mainers settling in for a long haul, they catch up on the few things the Legislature has done since the last episode, discuss some of the unknowns of the near-future, and what it means for schools around the state. Educators are doing an amazing job, and the best they can. We are all in this together, as HSM said.
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2020-03-2020 min
Maine Education MattersReview of March 9 testimony, plus votes and confusion by Matt and Matt!Matt and Matt review the testimony of March 9 (the immunization bill), along with some votes that have come out of committee and even new laws (how did this happen?!!?)
2020-03-1124 minMaine Education MattersReview of March 9 testimony, plus votes and confusion by Matt and Matt!Matt and Matt review the testimony of March 9 (the immunization bill), along with some votes that have come out of committee and even new laws (how did this happen?!!?)
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2020-03-1124 min
Maine Education MattersMarch 9 Public Hearing preview, and lots of immunization talk.Matt and Matt keep you up to date with what is happening in the Education Committee. Today, we preview LD 2046, an Act Regarding Immunizations; we review testimony from a public hearing; we talk about 2 votes in the House (leftover bills from last session); and the Maine election results about immunizations - it obviously never ends.Here is the presser we mentioned about Pres. Trump trying to figure out what a coronavirus is, and how vaccines work. https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1234605879170936832Follow us everywhere at Maine Education Matters.
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2020-03-0514 min
Maine Education MattersPreview of March 4/5, reviews of some testimony, and some other nonsenseMatt and Matt get fancy in this one - live testimony from a representative! Yes, it looks like Matt and Matt have hit the big time. The usual here: previews, reviews, votes, and #borgnine. Listen in and rate/review us - and tell a friend about us!
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2020-03-0326 minMaine Education MattersPreview of March 4/5, reviews of some testimony, and some other nonsenseMatt and Matt get fancy in this one - live testimony from a representative! Yes, it looks like Matt and Matt have hit the big time. The usual here: previews, reviews, votes, and #borgnine. Listen in and rate/review us - and tell a friend about us!
2020-03-0326 min
Maine Education MattersPreview of Feb 27, Review of some testimony, and votes!Matt and Matt return with a smorgasbord of stuff happening at the Legislature. They preview a public hearing on the 27th about educational policy, review some bills that were heard (along with the results of the votes, if they have been taken), and talk about the referendum on the ballot March 3 - immunizations!
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2020-02-2526 min
Maine Education MattersFeb 18 preview of public hearing, Feb 6 review of testimony, and some votesMatt and Matt preview the public hearing of February 18, review testimony presented on February 6, and catch up on some votes.0:00 - 1:31 introduction, and some .5 speed nonsensePreviews: 1:31 - 7:552-18-20LD 1857: An Act To Protect Teachers from Punitive or Retaliatory TransfersReviews of testimony:
2020-02-1318 min
Maine Education MattersPreviews, reviews, and reports OH MY!Matt and Matt make a mishmash out of this one. They talk about all kinds of stuff happening in the Education Committee over the past week and the upcoming weeks. After this, you are caught up! 0:00 - 1:13 intro Reporting out: 1:13 - 3:101:13 - 1:42
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2020-02-0641 min
Maine Education MattersFeb 6 Public Hearing preview and Jan 22/23 review of testimonyMatt and Matt are back! Lots going on today, so check out the timestamps below... 0:00 - 5:20 intro and discussion about work sessions on bills from last time. Who knew? Also, Matt’s story corner 5:20 - 8:12 Preview of LD 1999: An Act To Amend the Maine Education Savings Program 8:12 - 13:14 Review of testimony of LD 1878 Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Use of Adjunct Professors in Maine's Public University and College System 13:14 - 15:02 Review of testimony of LD 1916: An Act To Increase High School Graduation Rates for Students Experiencing Homelessness or in Foster Care 15:02 - 17:07 Review of testimony of LD 1918: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Reserve Funds of Cer
2020-01-3025 minMaine Education MattersFeb 6 Public Hearing preview and Jan 22/23 review of testimonyMatt and Matt are back! Lots going on today, so check out the timestamps below... 0:00 - 5:20 intro and discussion about work sessions on bills from last time. Who knew? Also, Matt’s story corner 5:20 - 8:12 Preview of LD 1999: An Act To Amend the Maine Education Savings Program 8:12 - 13:14 Review of testimony of LD 1878 Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Use of Adjunct Professors in Maine's Public University and College System 13:14 - 15:02 Review of testimony of LD 1916: An Act To Increase High School Graduation Rates for Students Experiencing Homelessness or in Foster Care 15:02 - 17:07 Review of testimony of LD 1918: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Reserve Funds of Cer
2020-01-3025 min
Maine Education MattersJanuary 29 Public Hearing PreviewMatt and Matt preview the January 29 Public Hearings!Jan 29 Public hearings0:00 - 0:45 openLD 1947 An Act To Fund Capital Improvements to Career and Technical Education Centers 0:45-2:05LD 2022 An Act To Provide Funding for Capital Improvements and Equipment for Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions 2:05-3:18LD 2024 An Act To Remove from the Calculation of the Cost of Education the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Teacher Plan Unfunded Actuarial Liability 3:18-5:28LD 2035
2020-01-2709 min
Maine Education MattersMore Task Force Reports review!Matt and Matt are back with another review of the reports by the task forces set up last session. 0:00 - 1:10 opening, not a lot of nonsense, just the usual 1:10 - 1:50 Maine Charter schools revocation and non-renewal rules 1:50 - 3:55 School Board communication 3:55 - 9:07 Opting out of standardized testing 9:07 - 12:43 Annual dropout/truancy report 12:43 - 15:20 Tuition waivers for learners in foster care 15:20 - 17:30 Schools' access to Title I funding 17:30 - close The nonsense returns as we close the show.
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2020-01-2318 min
Maine Education MattersJanuary 15 Testimony ReviewMatt and Matt review the testimony from the public hearings on January 15.0:00 - 1:39 Opening and nonsense. Lots of nonsense. 1:39 - 4:26 LD 1855 - An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences 4:26 - 5:30 LD 1858 - An Act To Protect Teachers from Professional Teacher Certificate Endorsement Changes 5:30 - 8:52 LD 1860 - An Act To Establish a Process for the Consideration and Implementation of Changes to School Curricula 8:52 - 14:06 LD 1894 - An Act To Incentivize the Purchase of Electric Public School Buses 14:06 - end closing and wrapu...
2020-01-2315 min
Maine Education MattersJanuary 22/23 Public Hearing PreviewMatt and Matt preview the bills scheduled for January 22 and 23 public hearings.0:00 - 1:00 Introduction1:00 - 4:50 LD 1916: An Act to Increase High School Graduation rates for Students experiencing Homelessness or in Foster Care4:50 - 8:20 LD 1918: An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Reserve Funds of Certain School Organization Structures8:20 - 13:00 LD 1878: Resolve, To Establish the Commission to study the use of adjunct professors in Maine’s Public University and College System13:00 - end talk about reports
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2020-01-2015 min
Maine Education MattersTask Force Reports reviewMatt and Matt review all the task force / DOE / whoever reports that have been presented to the Education Committee over the past month or so. Remember how we love task forces? Well, this is the time to see what they heck they have been doing!0:00 - 1:25 open1:25 - 4:20 DOE report on Response to Childhood Trauma (LD 1168)4:20 - 9:40 DOE report on Computer Science Instruction and Professional Development (LD 1382)9:40 - 12:40 DOE report on Cursive Handwriting Instruction (LD 387)12:40 - 1...
2020-01-1634 min
Maine Education MattersJanuary 15 Public Hearing PreviewMatt and Matt return with public hearing previews! Specifically, the hearings of January 15, 2020.0:00 - 1:27 intro1:27 - 3:42 LD 1855: An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences3:42 - 8:50 LD 1858: An Act To Protect Teachers from Professional Teacher Certificate Endorsement Changes8:50 - 18:15 LD 1860: An Act To Establish a Process for the Consideration and Implementation of Changes to School Curricula18:15 - end LD 1894: An Act To Incentivize the Purchase of Electric Public School Buses
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2020-01-1324 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Alicia Biggs at EducateMaine 2019 SymposiumMatt and Matt talk with Alicia Biggs, computer science teacher at Lewiston Public Schools. She talks about what computer science is and what it isn't, and how she shifted from teaching other subjects to computer science. It's not as difficult as you might think! Follow her at @CSforLPS on Twitter!
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2020-01-0914 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Jen Dorman at EducateMaine 2019 SymposiumMatt and Matt talk with Jen Dorman, the 2015 Maine Teacher of the Year, at the 2019 EducateMaine Symposium. She talks about the TeachToLead program, teacher leadership, chronic absenteeism in schools and an idea to help support and improve the rates of attendance.
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2020-01-0412 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Rachel Knight of Destination Occupation at EducateMaine 2019 SymposiumMatt and Matt talk with Rachel Knight, the Founder and CEO of Destination Occupation at the Educate Maine Symposium 2019. She discusses what the site is about, the importance of career goals (at any age!), and how they help people all over the state. Follow her on Twitter @do207jobs.
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2019-12-1908 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Rebecca Parker and Jessica Donovan at EducateMaine 2019 SymposiumMatt and Matt talk with Rebecca Parker and Jessica Donovan about apprenticeships at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. This interview was conducted at the EducateMaine 2019 Symposium. It's a great discussion of how the apprenticeship program works, how it can be done in other areas, and takeaways from the experience. Enjoy!
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2019-12-1212 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Maine Representative Denise TeplerMatt and Matt interview Maine Representative Denise Tepler of Topsham, and discuss a whole bunch of things. First, how legislators have to trust other legislators to get them the right information, and how that actually works. Then Rep. Tepler talks about teacher salaries before getting into a whole lot of knowledge about how bills actually wind their way through the legislature (it's WAY more involved than we thought). We wrap up with a talk about what legislators do in their "off" time (spoiler: it's not eating bon-bons on the lake).
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2019-12-0439 min
Maine Education MattersInterview with Maine Senator Eloise VitelliMatt and Matt return with an interview with Maine Senator Eloise Vitelli! She discusses her background, how she approaches the legislative process, and much much more! Let us know what you think at @MaineEdMatters on Twitter, and look for us on Facebook at Maine Education Matters!
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2019-11-2621 min
Maine Education MattersPE/PG hearings! Matt's take on the information...
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It’s a solo show as Matt @DrewetteCard previews and reviews the public hearing for rule changes to Chapter 180 (PEPG). Most of the focus was on the Student Growth component and how the committee makeup has changed (#LD92).
2019-10-3117 minMaine Education MattersPE/PG hearings! Matt's take on the information...
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It’s a solo show as Matt @DrewetteCard previews and reviews the public hearing for rule changes to Chapter 180 (PEPG). Most of the focus was on the Student Growth component and how the committee makeup has changed (#LD92).
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2019-10-3117 min
Maine Education MattersNew bill titles for second session!!Matt and Matt review the list of bill titles that was recently released. Yes, bill titles. There is so much nonsense in this episode, but it's one of our favorites. We even get into non-education-related bills (looking at you, vulgar license plates and wreckers). We hope you enjoy it as much as we liked talking about it.
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2019-10-1738 min
Maine Education MattersBills about curriculum, and a review of the task forces set up in the First Regular SessionMatt and Matt take some time to talk about the bills related to curriculum (spoiler alert: not many, but we talk for almost 16 minutes anyway - no real surprise).Around the 16 minute mark, we start talking nonsense about all the task forces that have been set up for the fall. There are.... a LOT!As always, find us on social media at MaineEdMatters just about everywhere, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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2019-10-1035 min
Maine Education MattersCarried over bills for the 129th second session, and some process questions answered!Matt and Matt discuss the carried over bills for the 129th Legislative Second Session, and answer(?) questions about what engrossed and enrolled means. Perhaps. We don't know.
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2019-10-0333 min
Maine Education MattersEmily Gribben helps us figure out what has happened with PEPG since last session!Emily Gribben, helps Matt and Matt go through the changes of what happened with PEPG since last session!
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2019-09-2429 min
Maine Education MattersWhat the heck happened since we've been gone?Matt and Matt are BACK to review the bills Governor Mills signed since we've been gone. Check out our spreadsheet for the details, and follow us on Twitter/Facebook at @MaineEdMatters and keep up to date!
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2019-09-1623 min
Maine Education MattersWhere did we go, and where are we going?Matt and Matt return with a little talk about summertime, where they've been and where they are going, and some ideas about future pods this fall before the legislative session ramps up in January. Follow us everywhere at @MaineEdMatters!
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2019-09-1217 min
Maine Education MattersMaine ASCD Executive Board interviewMatt interviews the Maine ASCD Executive Board (Dr. Leigh Alley, Executive Director; Shannon Shanning, President; and Mary Bellavance, Past-President). Matt is also the VP/President-Elect of Maine ASCD. They discuss the whole child approach that ASCD is focused on, micro-credentialing, how they are helping communities, the Journal of Maine Education, proficiency-based education, how ASCD is united around a common vision and mission in Maine, and lots of other great conversation!Maine has lots of trees, and also lots of good educators. So says Matt.
2019-06-1419 minMaine Education MattersMaine ASCD Executive Board interviewMatt interviews the Maine ASCD Executive Board (Dr. Leigh Alley, Executive Director; Shannon Shanning, President; and Mary Bellavance, Past-President). Matt is also the VP/President-Elect of Maine ASCD. They discuss the whole child approach that ASCD is focused on, micro-credentialing, how they are helping communities, the Journal of Maine Education, proficiency-based education, how ASCD is united around a common vision and mission in Maine, and lots of other great conversation!Maine has lots of trees, and also lots of good educators. So says Matt.
2019-06-1419 min
Maine Education MattersReview of Labor bills related to EducationMatt and Matt still have terrible microphones (well, Matt does anyway), but they review some bills before the Labor Committee in a small break from reviewing Education Committee bills.0:00 - 0:45 intro0:45 - 3:38 LD 900: An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws; and LD 1041: An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining for Public Employees under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws.3:38 - end LD 240: An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies
2019-03-2618 minMaine Education MattersReview of Labor bills related to EducationMatt and Matt still have terrible microphones (well, Matt does anyway), but they review some bills before the Labor Committee in a small break from reviewing Education Committee bills.0:00 - 0:45 intro0:45 - 3:38 LD 900: An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws; and LD 1041: An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining for Public Employees under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws.3:38 - end LD 240: An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies
2019-03-2618 min
Maine Education MattersReview of March 4 and 6 testimonyMatt and Matt review testimony from March 4 and 6 public hearings.0:00 - 1:04 Intro1:04 - 1:16 LD 405: An Act To Increase the Statewide Minimum Salary for Teachers, and LD 419: An Act To Require a Minimum Salary of $50,000 for Public School Teachers are dead. As dead as Matt's microphone.1:16 - 5:38 LD 898: An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New Educators is alive!5:38 - 6:15 LD 484: Resolve, To Establish a Maine State High School Diploma. Dead.6:15...
2019-03-2535 minMaine Education MattersReview of March 4 and 6 testimonyMatt and Matt review testimony from March 4 and 6 public hearings.0:00 - 1:04 Intro1:04 - 1:16 LD 405: An Act To Increase the Statewide Minimum Salary for Teachers, and LD 419: An Act To Require a Minimum Salary of $50,000 for Public School Teachers are dead. As dead as Matt's microphone.1:16 - 5:38 LD 898: An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New Educators is alive!5:38 - 6:15 LD 484: Resolve, To Establish a Maine State High School Diploma. Dead.6:15...
2019-03-2535 min
Maine Education MattersReview of Feb 4 testimonyMatt and Matt review the testimony at the public hearings on February 4. We talk about the following bills: LD150, An Act to Improve Attendance at Public Elementary Schools; LD151, An Act to Align State Law with Current Practice Regarding Required School Attendance; LD63, An Act to Improve Responsiveness of Elected School Boards to the Public; LD137, An Act to Make the Maine Technology Learning Initiative More Cost-Effective; LD176, An Act to Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education; and LD178, An Act to Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers. Also, Matt sa...
2019-02-1235 minMaine Education MattersReview of Feb 4 testimonyMatt and Matt review the testimony at the public hearings on February 4. We talk about the following bills: LD150, An Act to Improve Attendance at Public Elementary Schools; LD151, An Act to Align State Law with Current Practice Regarding Required School Attendance; LD63, An Act to Improve Responsiveness of Elected School Boards to the Public; LD137, An Act to Make the Maine Technology Learning Initiative More Cost-Effective; LD176, An Act to Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education; and LD178, An Act to Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers. Also, Matt sa...
2019-02-1235 min
Maine Education MattersS1 Ep13: Public Hearings upcoming! Our first bill language we talk about!This episode, Matt and Matt get into the language of each of the first seven bills coming across the Education Committee. We talk about our initial thoughts of each one of these, whether we think they are good ideas, some worries and concerns about them (if we have them), and the general timeline of what happens next. Let us know what you think! Follow us on Twitter at @MaineEdMatters and on Facebook at Maine Education Matters with Matt and Matt. Rate and review us, and definitely subscribe!On January 30 at 9am, the following bills ar...
2019-01-2332 minMaine Education MattersS1 Ep13: Public Hearings upcoming! Our first bill language we talk about!This episode, Matt and Matt get into the language of each of the first seven bills coming across the Education Committee. We talk about our initial thoughts of each one of these, whether we think they are good ideas, some worries and concerns about them (if we have them), and the general timeline of what happens next. Let us know what you think! Follow us on Twitter at @MaineEdMatters and on Facebook at Maine Education Matters with Matt and Matt. Rate and review us, and definitely subscribe!On January 30 at 9am, the following bills ar...
2019-01-2332 min
Maine Education MattersPreview episode!Matthew Shea and Matt Drewette-Card, two curriculum leaders in Maine, talk about all things related to education in Maine.
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2018-09-1003 minMaine Education MattersPreview episode!Matthew Shea and Matt Drewette-Card, two curriculum leaders in Maine, talk about all things related to education in Maine.
2018-09-1003 min