Maine Department of Education Press Releases

• Published on October 22, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

  

  Maine Department of Education Celebrates National School Lunch Week by Recognizing Child Nutrition Programs

  On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) gathered with other child nutrition leaders at Connors Elementary School in Lewiston to celebrate National School Lunch Week (Oct. 14-18, 2024). Special guest Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr., Senior …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

  

  PUBLIC FEEDBACK – Rule Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel

  The Maine State Board of Education is beginning conversations with the public about Rule Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel. Resolve 2024, Chapter 137 directed the State Board of Education to amend Rule Chapter 115 with special attention …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 19:52 GMT

  

  Maine DOE Update – October 18, 2024

  From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Upcoming Fall Reporting Due Dates Fall reports are due soon for validation and/or certification by School Administrative Units! All reports require review, validation, and/or certification by …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 15:09 GMT

  

  Reminder: Deadlines Approaching for Early Learning Mini-Grant and Other Professional Learning Opportunities

  The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Early Learning Team is sending a reminder of the following opportunities with deadlines approaching soon: Kindergarten Transition Mini-Grant Opportunity: This technical assistance program focuses on bringing students …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

  

  Integrating Literacy Through Map-Making with David Sobel

  The Interdisciplinary Instruction team in the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to welcome David Sobel, educator and author of Mapmaking with Children, to Maine on Friday, Nov. 8 for an all-day workshop …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

  

  Caribou Technology Center Criminal Justice Students Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

  On Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, students in the Caribou Technology Center’s Criminal Justice program collaborated with the Caribou Fire Department to hold a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Caribou Community School. The event began with an opening ceremony …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

  

  Register for McKinney-Vento Fall Regional Meetings 2024 Through the Maine Department of Education

  The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is hosting McKinney-Vento Fall Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available to students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

  

  FY26 Funding Estimates for Opening or Expanding Public Pre-K Programs – Survey Due by Friday, Nov. 8

  If your school administrative unit (SAU) is opening or expanding a pre-K program in the 2025-2026 school year, you are eligible to receive funding on your FY26 ED279 for children you enroll in these new or expanded pre-K programs in 2025. This means you …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

  

  Maine DOE Seeking Applicants for Assessment RFP Evaluation Committee 

  The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking proposals for a statewide reading and mathematics assessment, per State of Maine procurement regulations. A critical step in the Request for Proposals (RFP) process is the scoring of proposals. Maine DOE …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 17:37 GMT

  

  Maine Department of Education Provides Free Professional Learning Opportunities Through the Pine Project

  The Pine Project. This first-in-the-nation Maine DOE initiative aims to foster inclusive school environments by helping readers to explore themes of immigration, diversity, and belonging. The Pine Project’s “I’m Your Neighbor” Welcoming Library Book Shelf …

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• Published on October 15, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

  

  Upcoming Fall Reporting Due Dates

  Fall reports are due soon for validation and/or certification by School Administrative Units! All reports require review, validation, and/or certification by superintendents. Due October 15: Dropout Certification Quarter 1 Behavior Validation Quarter 1 …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 16:58 GMT

  

  Maine DOE Update: October 11, 2024

  From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Wiscasset Elementary School Teacher Becky Hallowell Named 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine have named Wiscasset Elementary School fourth-grade …

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• Published on October 10, 2024 - 12:33 GMT

  

  Wiscasset Elementary School Teacher Becky Hallowell Named 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year

  The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine have named Wiscasset Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Becky Hallowell as Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a surprise ceremony Thursday with students and …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

  

  See Innovative PreK-8 Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Action!

  Are you a PreK-8 educator interested in providing more hands-on, minds-on learning that is focused on offering your students a look into possible careers and connecting them to their community? If so, check out a Learning Tour at St. George Municipal …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

  

  Webinar: Arts Integration in Schools – Enhancing Cognitive Development and Social-Emotional Learning

  Join Maine Department of Education Arts Integration Teacher Fellow Joshua Chard in the Office of Teaching and Learning for this 45-minute webinar, “Arts Integration in Schools –  Enhancing Cognitive Development and Social-Emotional Learning,” designed for …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

  

  The Promoting Stronger Connections ECHO© Series Starts This Week: An Opportunity Open to All Maine Educators

  The Maine Department of Education invites Maine educators to attend the Promoting Stronger Connections ECHO© series with once-monthly sessions starting on October 9. Made possible by the Bi-Partisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections grant and a …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

  

  Maine Department of Education Launches Math Pathways Toolkit to Support Student Success

  The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce the launch of the Math Pathways Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to enhance mathematical learning and decision-making for students, educators, and families across the state. The Math …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

  

  Join Maine DOE Civics Teacher Leader Fellow for a Q&A Session with the National Constitution Center!

  Join Breanna Bellefontaine-Krupski, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Civics Teacher Leader Fellow, in the Office of Teaching and Learning, as she hosts the National Constitution Center’s Education Team in a webinar exploring resources the …

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• Published on October 8, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

  

  Moscow Elementary Summer Outdoor Club Engages Students with Community Garden

  This summer, Moscow Elementary School in MSAD 13 launched a new summer program for students in grades 2-4. The program, which took place three mornings per week for four weeks, allowed participating students to work in a community garden. Through it, they …

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• Published on October 4, 2024 - 17:05 GMT

  

  Maine DOE Update – October 4, 2024

  Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities: View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Reports Open in NEO: October 1 Enrollment, Dropout, Quarterly Reports, and Staff …

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