Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 28, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Community Schools Updates: Maine DOE Announces 2026-2027 Grantees and Request for Information from SAU Leaders

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the completion of the Community Schools Request for Application (RFA) process for the 2026-2027 school year. This funding is provided pursuant to M.R.S. Title 20-A, §15689-A, under which the …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Grant Opportunity Announcement: Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity designed to expand and strengthen postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities, …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 14:29 GMT

ExCEL: A Relationship-Centered Alternative Education Program at MSAD 15

MSAD 15 ExCEL students and teacher Laura Fralich support their local community through trail work. As students at MSAD 15’s Gray-New Gloucester High School settle into their seats for English class, a calm, authentic energy fills the room. Laura Fralich, …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

Limited Seats Available for Educators at No Cost for “Navigating Grief in the Classroom” Series

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sponsoring a limited number of seats for Maine educators to attend The Kita Center’s “Navigating Grief in the Classroom” series at no cost through the upcoming learning cohort, which begins on …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Maine Educators Invited to Join Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks Launch Event

A new chapter in Maine’s literacy and numeracy journey is set to begin with action, collaboration, and celebration. Maine administrators, educators, coaches, and community partners are invited to mark a major milestone in advancing teaching and learning …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Celebrating Maine Outdoor Learning for National Environmental Education Week (April 20-24, 2026)

Maine schools are creating meaningful, empowering outdoor learning experiences, whether the adventure into nature is big or small. Across the state, students and their teachers are tapping maple trees, exploring trails, cultivating school gardens and …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Celebrating Maine’s Early Childhood Professionals for 2026 Week of the Young Child

Established in 1971 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and its foundational role in children’s success. This week also serves as an …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Maine DOE Update – April 17, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Implementation of Master Contractual Agreement Delayed Until the 2027-2028 School Year The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has reviewed feedback provided by the field during the second comment …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

Mount Abram Alternative Education Program Reengages Students Through Hands-On Learning

Students and teachers from the Mount Abram Alternative Education Program stacked emergency wood this past winter for the United Methodist Economic Ministry to support the community. At Mount Abram High School (MSAD 58), a new approach to learning is …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Implementation of Master Contractual Agreement Delayed Until the 2027-2028 School Year

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has reviewed feedback provided by the field during the second comment period for the revised master contractual agreement and determined that additional time is required before implementation. As such, the Maine DOE …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

Under the Hood and Ahead of the Curve: Sanford Student Turns Auto Shop Experience into Academic Credit

At 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, just as first period is starting at Sanford High School (SHS), senior Lucas Barrow is already under the hood of a car at Black Bear Automotive in Springvale. He’ll work until 10:30 a.m., drive to Sanford Regional Technical …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

Maine DOE Update – April 10, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates RSU 22 Wins Maine DOE 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off Championship Team Nourish Kids of RSU 22, representing Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort, is the reigning 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 13:09 GMT

Applications Open for 2026 Maine DOE Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institute

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to apply for the 2026 Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institute, entitled “The Science of Learning: Building Literate & Numerate Minds.” This …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 20:18 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: RSU 22 Wins Maine DOE 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off Championship

Team Nourish Kids of RSU 22, representing Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort, was crowned the 2026 Maine DOE Farm-to-School Cook-Off champion. BANGOR, Maine—Team Nourish Kids of RSU 22, representing Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort, …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Building Confidence and Community: Oceanside Middle School’s Alternative Education Program

(Pictured: Oceanside Middle School students explore the river during their visit to Camden to observe a dam removal project.) At Oceanside Middle School in RSU 13, a small alternative education program is helping students rediscover their potential by …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Maine DOE Update – April 3, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Celebrates the Transformative Impact of Adult Education at State House Event On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Adult …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Professional Learning Opportunity: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center (MSSC) is partnering with the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) to bring free incident response training to Maine schools. “Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

Maine DOE Celebrates 2026 Maine Association of School Libraries Award Winners

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is joining the Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL) in recognizing three outstanding educators for their contributions to school library programs across the state. The honors include the Walter J. Taranko …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

ATOMIM Conference Gathers Educators from Across Maine to Advance Mathematics Learning

On March 24, 2026, an Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine (ATOMIM) Conference convened more than 230 educators, instructional leaders, and partners for a full-day professional learning experience centered on the theme, “Developing Mathematical …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

Maine DOE Office of Teaching and Learning Brings Choice-Driven Professional Learning to AOS 96

“The roads go both ways in Machias,” AOS 96 Superintendent Nicole Case said to a crowd of more than 200 educators as she welcomed them to Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School for a day of professional learning facilitated by the Maine Department of Education …

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