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Update: October 18, 2021

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - October 19, 2021

GMS 6-8 Joins GHS as #1 in Maine; GMS 4-5 is #8 Congrats to Greely Middle School 6-8, named the #1 middle school in Maine per US News & World Report's 2021 rankings. MSAD #51 is home to both the best high school & middle school in Maine in 2021 and GMS 4-5 was ranked #8th best amongst middle-grade schools in the state. https://www.pressherald.com/2021/10/12/schools-in-bangor-cumberland-ranked-best-in-maine/ Board Hires Equity Consultant The MSAD #51 Board of Directors hired Lawrence Alexander of Carney-Sandoe Associates https://www.carneysandoe.com/ to help facilitate and consult on equity work over the next year. On October 18, the Board met virtually with Mr. Alexander to ask questions about his beliefs around equity and the scope of work they have developed to guide equity in the district moving forward: Adopt policy ACA: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education Review and implement a long-term District equity plan along with goals and target dates of accomp...

WELLNESS: FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING & LEARNING Promote wellness initiatives that advance and sustain healthy, balanced, and well-rounded students and staff.
EVERY STUDENT COLLEGE & CAREER READY Working together as a district, we can find the right answers to these key questions: What should students learn? How do we know they’re learning it? What do we do when they’re not learning it? What do we do when they already know it? Focusing on the vital nature of literacy, while continuing to promote STEM, will ensure college and career readiness.
SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. SKILLS FOR LIFE. Students are more likely to engage when learning is meaningful and relevant. Fostering creativity, innovation, and personalization enhances the learning process. Extend access to pathways for all high school students through connections to meaningful career-related field experiences.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE CRITICAL BUILDING BLOCK Review the district's long-term elementary education program and structure, including options for three and four year olds, optimal grade spans, and facilities that address projected enrollment increases over the next decade.