Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 10, 2026 - 23:20 GMT

Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration

Maine school nurses practicing skills in caring for students with gastrostomy tubes using a manikin during the School Nurse Summer Institute. On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gathered for a two-day School Nurse Summer …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Through-Year Assessment Data Show Continued Growth Trend

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently received the verified aggregate data from Maine’s Through Year Summative Assessment, and Maine students’ average Rasch Unit (RIT) percentile scores are at and above the most recent MAP Growth National …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration

Maine school nurses practicing skills in caring for students with gastrostomy tubes using a manikin during the School Nurse Summer Institute. On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gathered for a two-day School Nurse Summer …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Maine DOE Update – August 7, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Updates to Mandated Reporting Laws and a Reminder of the Maine DOE Model Policy for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Response During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures for National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement

There are two National Board Certification programs governed by Maine State Statute (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A): For teachers who have not yet achieved National Board Certification, a scholarship program exists to provide funds to help defray certification …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:55 GMT

2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures for National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement

There are two National Board Certification programs governed by Maine State Statute (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A): For teachers who have not yet achieved National Board Certification, a scholarship program exists to provide funds to help defray certification …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 22:32 GMT

Community Regional Charter School Blends Technology and Nature Through “Innovation Inside and Out”

Community Regional Charter School (CRCS) is redefining what modern learning can look like by intentionally blending advanced technology with outdoor, nature-based education. Through its “Innovation Inside and Out” approach, CRCS ensures learners develop …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:28 GMT

A Refreshed EnGiNE: Maine’s Professional Learning Ecosystem Gets a New Look for the School Year

A redesigned homepage, a rebuilt course catalog, simpler navigation, and a new support center. More content arrives as the school year gets underway. The Maine Department of Education has released a redesign of EnGiNE, the state’s professional learning …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

Updates to Mandated Reporting Laws and a Reminder of the Maine DOE Model Policy for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and ...

During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 2105, An Act to Update Maine’s Mandated Reporting Laws, was passed. On April 13, 2026, it became Public Law Chapter 667. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is sharing this …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration

Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at Thomas College in Waterville on July 29 for the 2026 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Annual Summit, kicking off the three-day ElevatED professional learning experience with …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

Maine DOE Update – July 31, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at Thomas …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:07 GMT

Calais Elementary Summer Program Demonstrates the Power of High-Quality Summer Learning

A Calais Elementary Summer Program student holds a lobster during an educational excursion to Eastport with the Eastport Windjammers. This summer, Calais Elementary School demonstrated what is possible when evidence-based instruction, strong community …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:06 GMT

New Regional ELO Program Is Growing Tomorrow’s Real Estate Professionals

Students in the southern Maine regional ELO real estate program gather for a group picture. A new regional Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) pilot has given students in southern Maine a firsthand look at careers in real estate, demonstrating how …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:49 GMT

Lewiston High School Teacher Donna Olsen Named 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year

Donna Olsen, a teacher at Lewiston High School, has been named the 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Since 2004, the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History Teacher of the Year recognition program has …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Calais Elementary Summer Program Demonstrates the Power of High-Quality Summer Learning

A Calais Elementary Summer Program student holds a lobster during an educational excursion to Eastport with the Eastport Windjammers. This summer, Calais Elementary School demonstrated what is possible when evidence-based instruction, strong community …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 13:19 GMT

Lewiston High School Teacher Donna Olsen Named 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year

Donna Olsen, a teacher at Lewiston High School, has been named the 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Since 2004, the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History Teacher of the Year recognition program has …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

Bruce Whittier Middle School Students Put Fire Science Skills to the Test in 15th Season of ‘MidKnight FireSlayers’

This spring, the Bruce M. Whittier Middle School “MidKnight FireSlayers” celebrated the completion of their 15th season in partnership with Poland Fire Rescue. The MidKnight FireSlayers program provides middle school students with hands-on learning …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

Space Week Maine 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers

At its best, education does more than transfer knowledge; it sparks wonder. That spirit was alive across the state throughout Space Week Maine 2026 this spring, as classrooms, auditoriums, and learning spaces were transformed into launchpads for discovery— …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

Space Week Maine 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers

At its best, education does more than transfer knowledge; it sparks wonder. That spirit was alive across the state throughout Space Week Maine 2026 this spring, as classrooms, auditoriums, and learning spaces were transformed into launchpads for discovery— …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:17 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce Semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year

Eight of the 16 total 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year remain in the running for 2027 Maine State Teacher of the Year. AUGUSTA, Maine—Eight exceptional educators from across the state are semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. On Thursday …

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