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Eggs & Issues – Learn More!

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Eggs & Issues – Learn More!

Quincy Hentzel , CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, previews an upcoming “eggs and issues” event on April 9 at USM Hannaford Hall, focusing on reimagining education in Maine. The panel includes the commissioner of education, the president of the University of Southern Maine, and the superintendent of Gorham School District. Key topics will be the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of artificial intelligence in shaping future skills, and the challenges of integrating AI in education without compromising learning. The event is open for registration and walk-ins, with a few more events left before the summer break.

Register: ⁠www.portlandregion.com/eggs⁠

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