Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 29, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Media Release: Maine DOE Celebrates Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Deering High School Employees as 2024 RISE Award ...

Food Service Coordinator Sheila Nevells and Administrative Secretary Liana Littig Selected as Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) State Finalists Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin joined School Union 76 school leaders and staff to honor …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 12:51 GMT

Seeking Teacher Leadership Fellows to support Multilingual Learners

As part of our work to elevate the expertise of the Maine education field, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is looking to hire Maine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) educators in the following areas: elementary newcomer programming, …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 12:51 GMT

Preschool Maine Early Learning and Development Standards Update Released

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), are thrilled to announce the release of the updated Preschool-Maine …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 19:56 GMT

Save the Date: 2024 Maine DOE Annual Summit Scheduled for August 6-8

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce that its Annual Summit is scheduled for August 6th through 8th at Augusta Civic Center. This year’s theme is Supporting the Whole Student & Community. The event features keynote speakers …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

Maine DOE Update – May 24, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting timeframe. | More | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News …

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Published on May 23, 2024 - 12:56 GMT

Media Release: Governor Mills Announces Major Expansion of Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative

$6.6 million investment will provide 4,000 students with access to free afterschool and summer outdoor learning and career exploration programs Governor Janet Mills today announced a significant expansion of her Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative that …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

Maine DOE Seeking Participants for the Title I Committee of Practitioners

Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires each state educational agency that receives Title I funds to create a State Committee of Practitioners to advise the State in its responsibilities under the Title I program. The purpose of this …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 12:58 GMT

#TeachWithTech Grant Makes 3D Printing Accessible and Ecological at MDIRSS/AOS #91

The Mount Desert Island Regional School System’s (MDIRSS/AOS #91) Filabot Full Recycling initiative is creating new opportunities and ways of engaging in innovative educational practices in environmentally and economically conscious ways that foster …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 20:45 GMT

Virtual Reality Enhances Cultural Learning in Cony High School’s German Class

Deb Backman’s German 3 class at Cony High School in Augusta is leading the way in educational technology by integrating virtual reality (VR) into their curriculum, thanks to the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) TeachWithTech grant. To immerse students …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 16:31 GMT

Celebrating & Welcoming Our Military Families at School

(Pictured: Kittery School Department Superintendent Eric Waddell with ninth-grade students Mary Auman and Aubrey Jackson) Since 1999, May has been recognized as Military Appreciation Month after former Senator John McCain proposed this during the …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

Brewer School District’s Renita Ward-Downer Named 2024 Curriculum Leader of the Year

This exciting news was shared by the Maine Curriculum Leader’s Association (MCLA) The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) is thrilled to announce Renita Ward-Downer as the 2024 Curriculum Leader of the Year! MCLA is a state-wide collaborative that …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

Due Dates & Resources for Quarter End-of-Year Reports

Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting timeframe. A webinar will be hosted on Tuesday, May 21st regarding all four reports. Register Here Behavior Certification …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

Maine DOE Update – May 17, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News & Updates Adult education programs offer opportunity, connection, and empowerment to students from all ages and backgrounds. Commissioner Makin …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 12:24 GMT

Applications Open for Public Pre-K Partnership Pilot Grant

Maine’s Preschool Development Renewal Grant is supporting the Maine Department of Education (DOE) to offer grant funding to school administrative units (SAUs) to increase the number of eligible 4-year-olds attending high-quality public Pre-Kindergarten ( …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 12:24 GMT

Applications Open for ‘First 10 Community Schools’ Pilot Project

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is accepting applications from school administrative units (SAUs) and Education in the Unorganized Territory (EUT) to be part of a 3-year First 10 Community School pilot project funded through Maine’s Preschool …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

DOE’s What Holds Us Together Podcast Highlights Adult Education

Adult education programs offer opportunity, connection, and empowerment to students from all ages and backgrounds. Commissioner Makin recently met with students and instructors from Franklin County Adult Education. This month’s episode of the What Holds Us …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 17:27 GMT

Maine DOE Health Education and Health Promotion Specialist Receives National Honor

Susan Berry, Health Education and Health Promotion Specialist for the Maine Department of Education (DOE), was recently honored at the All-Member (virtual) Annual Meeting of the Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education (the Society) on …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 17:27 GMT

FFA Members Celebrate 94th Annual State Convention

Written By: Lane Carmichael, 2024-2025 Maine FFA Vice President On Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, FFA chapters from around the state all came together for the 94th annual Maine FFA State Convention. Caribou, Presque Isle, Mars Hill, Easton, Ashland, …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

RSU 18 Assistant Superintendent Improves, Expands District Safety Procedures with Help from School Safety Specialist Course

Keith Morin loves watching students grow academically and socially; it’s one of the perks of his very busy job as RSU 18 Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer. He also loves watching the impact that RSU 18 staff make on students beyond …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

KVCC College and Career Success Coordinator Eases the Transition from Adult Education to College

What do you get when you combine adult education students, a tour of Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC), and a variety of delicious pies? The answer is Brighter Futures! A successful, immersive event occurred earlier this spring when 18 students from …

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