Photo courtesy of Edmunds Consolidated School, one of the four Life Happens Outside® Challenge-winning schools To promote mental health awareness and build lifelong habits of outdoor time, Teens to Trails hosted its second-ever Spring Life Happens Outside® …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our updated annual regional Mentor Trainings, designed to equip Maine educators with the tools, knowledge, and community connections needed to mentor new …
At Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, students aren’t just being asked what they want to be when they grow up; they’re being shown how to get there. On April 17, 2025, more than 500 students in grades five through eight participated in the school’s second …
Forty-two students from Scarborough Middle School visited the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative’s new pavilion on Mackworth Island during the 2024-2025 school year. These seventh graders are enrolled in a pilot program called the “Integrated Studies Pilot …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Expanding K–12 Cybersecurity Grant in the 2025-2026 School Year; SAUs Must Opt in by June 20 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that the state will continue its …
On May 27, students in Dirigo High School’s Marine Biology Class swapped the mountains of western Maine for the salty sea air of Bar Harbor, embarking on an unforgettable cruise that brought their classroom studies to life in the most immersive way …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that the state will continue its participation in the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) for a second year. Building on the success of Year One, this initiative will further …
(Educators in action during the Playworks training at Noble Middle School) On May 14, MaineHealth’s Healthy Eating, Active Living Team hosted a full-day professional learning event at Noble Middle School in Berwick that brought together educators from …
The Maine FFA Association is proud to recognize Delaney McKeen, a 19-year-old recent graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, as its 2025 National FFA Officer Candidate. McKeen was selected following interviews held at the 2025 Maine FFA …
Registration is now open for the 2025 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Annual Summit, which will be held on August 5 and 6 at Thomas College. The two-day event, which costs $250 per person, includes breakfast, lunch, and access to nearly 100 sessions …
(Pictured: Student Pilot Marysssa LaBlanc and RSU 22 School Board member Ellen Hassan.) Something exciting is taking off at Hampden Academy! Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Hampden Academy is launching a cutting-edge drone education program, Higher …
Applications are now open for the Foundations of Machining Training Bootcamp this summer for recent Maine high school graduates. Hosted by York County Community College, this 16-day training provides both classroom and hands-on machine time for students to …
These interns span high school to college and are working across a variety of Maine DOE offices and teams in the spring and summer of 2025. AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to recognize its nine student interns, working …
(Students from the Deering High School Unified Cheerleading Team pose with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.) The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education held its second annual “I Belong” Youth Summit …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Second Annual ‘I Belong’ Youth Summit Empowers Maine Students with Disabilities to Dream Big The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education held its …
As the Maine Department of Education (DOE) makes plans for Attendance Awareness Month in September, we are preparing to shine a spotlight on attendance and engagement in Maine schools with an attendance campaign name and slogan contest. The Attendance …
Second graders at Bowdoinham Community School experiment with old truck tires during Play Club earlier this spring. Kids find creative ways to play with standard, natural, and unusual playground items during this unstructured time. Jonathan Haidt’s book “ …
Pictured (left to right): John Post, Kameron King, Danica Wooster, Kay Fearon, and Arnold Bulley. At the core of teaching is a central question: How can we ensure that every student gets the best education possible? This was the theme of the Maine …
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) annually designates teacher shortage areas for the purposes of deferment of loan repayments or reductions of teaching obligation. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently requested input regarding designated …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Language, Culture, and Connection: Maine DOE Launches Global Partners Network Webpage The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Global Partners Network …
