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Maine’s education system is at a pivotal moment. Once recognized as a national leader, the state is now facing declining academic indicators, shifting student needs, and growing questions about how well our schools are preparing young people for life after graduation. While nearly everyone agrees that education must improve, there are many different ideas about what that improvement should look like.
Join us for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about the current state of PreK–12 education in Maine and what it means for our future workforce. This discussion will bring together perspectives from the classroom, school leadership, and the business community to explore both the challenges and the opportunities ahead.
Panelists include:
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Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, University of Southern Maine
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Pender Makin, Commissioner, Maine Department of Education
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Heather Perry, Superintendent, Gorham School District
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM EDT: Check-in, breakfast, and coffee
8:00 AM EDT: Doors close, program begins
Registration for this event includes breakfast, parking, and networking. FREE event parking is located in the parking garage adjacent to Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center
CALL FOR PRESENTERS!
The Chamber is currently accepting pitches for our upcoming 2026-27 events season!
If you or your organization has a useful practice or informative presentation that our business community could benefit from, please fill out the Eggs & Issues presenter proposal form HERE or contact the Chamber directly with any questions.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Central Maine Power, Maine Community Bank, Maine Health, and MEMIC! To see a complete list of our sponsors, visit our Eggs & Issues page.
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