Six students, ranging from grades 8th to 12th, participated in an Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking Camp offered by the Main Street Skowhegan Organization. Thanks to the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative, these students could participate in the …
By Ann Dooling, Maine DOE Transformational Leaders’ Network Facilitator and Maine educator/administrator with 34 years of experience working in Maine schools. As a principals’ facilitator for the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Transformational …
The Graduation Report in NEO Student Data allows school administrative units (SAUs) to validate graduation counts for the school year. Students still working toward finishing their graduation requirements have until August 15th to complete them for this …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates MEDIA RELEASE: Department of Education Supports Learning and Enrichment Over the Summer The Maine Department of Education has awarded $2,788,372 in Summer Learning and Enrichment Grant funding to 61 …
The Maine Department of Education’s 2023/2024 Student Cabinet hosted their final meeting in the Spring, a culmination of the students’ work throughout the school year. Co-chaired by student representatives from the Maine State Board of Education, the …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that we have been granted a Tydings Amendment Waiver of FY23 ESEA funds and FY24 Carryover of Excess Title I, Part A Funds. Pursuant to the authority granted under section 8401(b) of the …
Portland Public Schools has been recognized as a Common Sense District for its work educating students on safe and healthy ways of using technology and integrating technology into the curriculum as a learning tool. It is no secret that technology has …
This summer, the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Adult Education Team hosted its third annual Supporting Adult Multilingual Learners Institute at Sugarloaf Mountain. Adult Education teachers, curriculum designers, and administrators had the …
(The Lincoln Academy edLab students who built the greenhouse deck and foundation to support their outdoor learning space.) The greenhouse will be a part of Lincoln Academy’s Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative program, LA Launch. Lincoln Academy’s edLab …
The Maine Department of Education has awarded $2,788,372 in Summer Learning and Enrichment Grant funding to 61 Maine schools. Summer programs differ from school to school, sometimes taking the form of community partnerships, field trips, career exploration …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to host community meetings across Maine to bring educators, parents, students, and business leaders together to discuss a shared vision for our …
Schools across Maine have begun to implement more career field exposure and post-grad planning. Professional Development sessions (for students), community integration, and activity fairs have been successful ways to pique students’ interests in different …
The Maine State Board of Education is very pleased to welcome its newest student member. Cedar Worster from Harrison is entering her junior year at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris. Cedar is involved in a number of school and …
(Students use colored cards to tell robotic cars where to go.) At Windsor Elementary and Middle School, students are passionate about innovation, and their librarian, Kristel Anuszewski, uses the mobile computer science labs funded by the Maine Department …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to host community meetings across Maine to bring educators, parents, students, and business leaders together to discuss a shared vision for our schools. These in-person conversations will take place in …
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to remind school administrative units (SAUs) of the following data reports and due dates that are coming up. | More | Visit the DC&R Reporting …
Does your school unit sponsor outdoor learning opportunities in one of the following categories? Overnight trips away from potable water Use of non-motorized watercraft on Maine’s waterways Answering yes to either statement indicates that your school …
The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Interdisciplinary Instruction Team has created new resources for supporting PK-12 literacy instruction. The Integration of Literacy and Neuroscience suite of resources reflects current research-based practices …
Under Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6402-A, each school board shall appoint one or more physicians or family or pediatric nurse practitioners. Some of Maine’s medical providers and school health staff have requested clarification from the …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to remind school administrative units (SAUs) of the following data reports and due dates that are coming up. Truancy and Daily Attendance Certifications The final certifications for Truancy and Daily …
