The MCA Fall Meeting is less than two days away (have you registered yet? If not, go here and let us know you’re coming! Check this post out for more information on the meeting itself). Thanks to a generous grant from Bates, we are lowering the meeting cost to just $20. If you have already paid by check, you will… Read more →
MCA Fall Meeting
The MCA Fall Meeting will be held at Bates College on October 21, 2017. Professor Laurie O’Higgins of Bates will be joined by Professor Michael Lurie of Dartmouth College. Please register early by going to our Fall Registration page. Access the agenda at this link here. Read more →
Minutes from the August MCA Board Meeting
Click here to read minutes from the MCA Board Meeting held on August 7, 2017. Read more →
Erskine Academy Half-Time Latin Opening
While we are on the subject of open Latin positions in the state, Erskine’s half-time Latin position is still open. Let’s find teachers for these jobs! Here’s the link to Serving Schools and the description. Read more →
Nokomis High School Latin Opening
Nokomis High School in Newport, Maine, is looking for a full time Latin teacher to replace Patty Mullis. The four year program itself is vibrant and strong, with an active Latin Club/JCL and a lot of great kids. This would be a good position to come into, since the school is supportive of Latin and the program is self-sustaining. For more… Read more →
Maine JCL in the News
The Maine JCL made the Portland Press Herald this past weekend, albeit with the sad news that Chevrus is cutting its Latin program (in favor of putting kids in front of a computer?). Personal comment: low Latin enrollment is not a sign of education evolution. There are plenty of healthy, strong programs that are evolving with education, like Gardiner, Sacopee Valley,… Read more →
Half Time Latin Position at Portland High School
There is a half time Latin position open at Portland High School. They are looking for a student centered teacher with the ability to teach all levels. Experience with the Cambridge Latin Course is a plus. Candidates can apply for the position at schoolspring.com. View the post on servingschools here. Read more →
Erskine Latin/English Position Open
Erskine Academy in China, Maine, is looking for an English/Latin teacher starting next year. See below for the job description. English/Latin Teacher: Erskine Academy, an independent 9-12 school serving primarily public high school students on a town-paid tuition basis, seeks a teacher of English and Latin to teach in South China, Maine. Preference is for a teacher state-certified in one… Read more →
MCA Spring Meeting Reminder
The MCA Spring Meeting will be held this Saturday at 9 am in Freeport. Have you signed up yet? Click on this link to learn more. Read more →
MEJCL Spring Convention Scholarship 2017
The Maine Junior Classical League is offering six $50 scholarships for Maine Latin students to attend the MEJCL Spring Convention. This scholarship will cover the full cost of the convention. Students interested in being considered for this scholarship should answer the question What does JCL mean to me? in electronic format (Google doc or word processor). Be sure to include your… Read more →