Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 18, 2026 - 01:45 GMT

PBIS in Action: Bangor’s Downeast School Showcases Successful PBIS Implementation and Inclusive Pilot Program

This spring, two educators from Tasmania, Australia, traveled across the globe to Maine through the Hardie Fellowship Program, an experience that allows Tasmanian educators to study educational systems and evidence-based practices in the United States. One …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Maine DOE Update – July 17, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to create learning …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network

When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to create learning environments where students also experience belonging. That simple but powerful idea is guiding the next chapter of Maine’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:26 GMT

Seventeen Students from Five Maine Schools Compete in Maine State Finals for the National Civics Bee

Image courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. This article was written by Waterville Senior High School rising senior Penelope Graham, who is also a co-chair of the Waterville Youth Council (a volunteer organization for the Maine …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Seventeen Students from Five Maine Schools Compete in Maine State Finals for the National Civics Bee

Image courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. This article was written by Waterville Senior High School rising senior Penelope Graham, who is also a co-chair of the Waterville Youth Council (a volunteer organization for the Maine …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

BCOPE: Building Community and Supporting Students Through Alternative Education

BCOPE students and staff gather for a group photo. For more than three decades, the Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education (BCOPE), part of RSU 71, serving Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville, has helped students reconnect with …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

PRIORITY NOTICE: Request for Applications for the Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) from eligible organizations for the Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program. This …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

Maine DOE Update – July 10, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates SUN Meals Site Finder is Now Live: Find Free Meals for Youth at Locations Across Maine This Summer In the summer months, children lose access to the school meal services they may rely on during the …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 23:27 GMT

Back-to-Back Kennebec County Teachers of the Year Highlight the Power of Multilingual Learning Through the Maine Seal of ...

Twelve of the 19 Cony High School students who received the State of Maine Seal of Biliteracy gathered for a group photo at the recognition assembly held May 26, 2026. Nineteen members of Cony High School’s Class of 2026 were recently recognized for …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Back-to-School Grants Available for School Employees Through LifeChanger of the Year

LifeChanger of the Year, an annual national recognition program for educators and school employees, is excited to announce a back-to-school grant opportunity for teachers as they prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. This summer, LifeChanger of the Year …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

RSU 14’s Katahdin Program Supports Student Success Through Experiential and Relationship-Based Learning

Katahdin Program students boil sap they collected. Located within Windham High School, RSU 14’s Katahdin Program provides students from Windham and Raymond with an alternative learning environment centered on hands-on instruction, outdoor learning, …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 02:36 GMT

BARR Spotlight: How Indian Township School is Honoring Culture, Building Relationships, and Driving Student Success

On the Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation in Princeton, Indian Township School is embracing a powerful model for student success that honors culture, strengthens relationships, and supports the whole child. Serving approximately 115 students in pre- …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 02:36 GMT

SUN Meals Site Finder is Now Live: Find Free Meals for Youth at Locations Across Maine This Summer

In the summer months, children lose access to the school meal services they may rely on during the academic year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) SUN Meals program provides children ages 18 and younger with access to healthy, nutritious food at …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 22:46 GMT

Maine Celebrates First Recipients of the Seal of Climate Literacy

Freeport High School seniors, Class of 2026, receive their 2026 Maine Seals of Climate Literacy. A new generation of Maine students is demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing environmental challenges through the Maine Department of …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 13:17 GMT

Finding Growth Through Flexibility: Inside the Zenith Alternative Education Program

Zenith Alternative Education Program students carve pumpkins. At Camden Hills Regional High School, part of Five Town Community School District (CSD), an off-site alternative education learning community is redefining what high school can look like for …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 00:23 GMT

Maine DOE Update – June 26, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Three Maine Educators Honored as 2026 Alternative Education Educator of the Year Awardees The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Alternative Education Association of Maine ( …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 01:31 GMT

Maine Middle and High School Students Invited to Join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge

A team of students from the William S. Cohen School in Bangor submitted a winning experiment during the 2025-2026 NASA TechRise Challenge. The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to join the 2026- …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Schedule for the 2026-2027 Transformational Leaders’ Network Opportunity for Principals

The Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN) is a practical, relationship-centered professional learning opportunity for principals to enhance their leadership practice and strengthen outcomes for schools and communities. The TLN occurs through a series of …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Maine Middle and High School Students Invited to Join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge

A team of students from the William S. Cohen School in Bangor submitted a winning experiment during the 2025-2026 NASA TechRise Challenge. The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to join the 2026- …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

Teach Maine Center to Host Maine Educators Summer Camp for Integrating the Arts

The Teach Maine Center is hosting the first annual Maine Educators Summer Camp for Integrating the Arts on Tuesday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Camp Encore/Coda in the town of Sweden. This two-day visual and performance arts summer …

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