Educators, students, Maine Department of Education (DOE) community and agency partners, and members of the public are invited to the Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta on April 30, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. for the Extended Learning Opportunities ( …
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Adult Education Association, hosted a celebration of adult education in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State House. The event brought together educators, …
On March 13, 2026, at the James F. Doughty School in Bangor, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition team hosted an interactive “speed-meeting” event, designed to help school nutrition programs connect with local producers and distributors …
Registration is now open for the summer 2026 “ElevatED” professional learning experience! Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine/the Teach Maine Center, this event is bringing together the 2026 Maine DOE …
From the Maine Department of Education Data & Reporting Upcoming End-of-Year Reports, Resources, and Updates At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports. As a reminder …
At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports. As a reminder, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many resources available to SAUs to support their end-of- …
By: Jillian McLaughlin, Maine FFA State Reporter Throughout FFA history, various celebrations have emerged to provide additional support to the organization. Of those traditions, one of the most widely celebrated is National FFA Week, which occurs during …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is hosting its biennial School Nurse Summer Institute (SNSI) on July 28 and 29, 2026, at Sugarloaf Resort in Carrabassett Valley. This immersive, multi-day, in-person event brings …
The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Instructional Coach of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026. To nominate someone for Instructional Coach of the Year, please send a nomination …
The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Curriculum Leader of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026. To nominate someone for Curriculum Leader of the Year, please send a nomination …
Educate Maine and the Teach Maine Center are inviting educators to submit presentation proposals for the 2026 Every Teacher a Leader Conference—part of the new, expanded ElevatED professional learning experience taking place July 29-31, 2026, at Thomas …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to share two engaging opportunities from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, designed to deepen ocean science learning for both students and educators. From hands-on research experiences for high …
At T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School in Dixfield, relationships have always been a strength. As part of a small, rural school serving about 170 students in grades 6-8 from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, and Peru, staff have long prided themselves on knowing …
This February, schools across MSAD 6 (Bonny Eagle School District) took a creative, community-centered approach to the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Read to ME Challenge through a districtwide initiative called “BE Reads Together.” Designed as a …
In 2023, the Sunshine Mini Grant program was launched with funding from a private trust group, resulting in $88,000 in grants to 18 schools across Maine to expand career exploration for students—including through extended learning opportunities (ELOs). …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking public comment on its annual applications for federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including both Part B and Part C. These applications support services for …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Celebrating ‘Arts in Our Schools’ Month in March Each March, Maine schools fill with music, color, and stories. Families gather for concerts. Hallways become galleries. Stages come alive with …
As spring arrives across Maine, bringing longer days and renewed energy to classrooms, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is inviting educators to participate in a new professional learning opportunity focused on multi- …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking outdoor learning stories from educators, administrators, and school staff to share during National Environmental Education Week from April 20-24, 2026. Have you used the great outdoors as a classroom for …
What happens when creativity becomes the driving force of professional learning? That question sparked the inspiration behind STEAM PowerED Maine, a dynamic partnership between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning and …
