From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Reflecting on the 2025 Maine DOE Annual Summit: A Resounding Success The 2025 Maine Department of Education Annual Summit—themed “Measure What Matters: The Expanding View of Educational Excellence …
Pictured: Zachary, a former student of Two Rivers CDS, waits with excitement before the event begins. Laughter, applause, and proud smiles filled the room at the Two Rivers Child Development Services (CDS) site in Brewer on Thursday, August 21, as families …
Maine educators, you are invited to a statewide professional learning experience hosted by the Maine Department of Education (DOE)! Mark your calendars! The Maine DOE Office of Teaching and Learning and Office of Innovation are excited to invite all …
(MSAD 54 educator Dorothy Small shares her passion for tagging Monarch butterflies, teaching students how to find Monarch eggs, raise them, tag the insects, and release them.) At Mill Stream Elementary School, pre-K through second grade classrooms are …
The 2025 Maine Department of Education Annual Summit—themed “Measure What Matters: The Expanding View of Educational Excellence in Maine”—wrapped up with tremendous energy and inspiration on August 6 at Thomas College in Waterville. Nearly 100 dynamic …
NASA is launching an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students across the country—and it’s free to participate! The NASA TechRise Student Challenge, returning this September, invites students in grades 6-12 to submit ideas for science and …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is partnering with Retro Report to host a unique day of professional development for educators on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Augusta. This event will showcase a new resource collection funded …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Seeking Educators to Develop the Next Round of MOOSE Modules The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is currently seeking educators to develop interdisciplinary MOOSE Modules that will …
(Pictured: Alfred Elementary School School Counselor Jackie Chaplin) Alfred Elementary School is celebrating a major achievement after being recognized at the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) annual conference in July. The school has earned …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is currently seeking educators to pilot MOOSE Modules and Wabanaki Studies Educator Guides with their classrooms this fall. Maine’s Online Open-Source Education (MOOSE) platform provides free, interdisciplinary, …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational organizations or associations, co-workers, and supervisors to nominate school employees for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) …
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Graduation Report Due August 30; Please Review Synergy Records before August 15 Graduation reporting is due on August 30, 2025. The Maine Department of Education’s data system, Synergy, will be open in …
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, South Portland Middle School transformed how it connects with families, moving beyond the traditional open house model and limited parent-teacher conferences. By hosting a series of nine monthly events, the school …
Graduation reporting is due on August 30, 2025. The Maine Department of Education’s data system, Synergy, will be open in the 2024-2025 school year until August 15 for student records to be updated with accurate exit codes and dates. After August 15, Maine …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce Maine’s first-ever Green Schools Symposium on November 7, 2025—a statewide event to celebrate environmental education leadership in Maine schools. The gathering will showcase powerful stories …
Administrative Letter: #1 Policy Code: EFG/EFC To: School Administrative Unit Administrators, Special Purpose Private School Administrators, and Public Regional Program Administrators From: Jane McLucas, Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition …
At Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door; it grows, quite literally, from the ground up. What began as a student-built project in 2021 blossomed into a fully functioning greenhouse by the spring of …
At Ocean Avenue Elementary School in Portland, the final days of the 2024-2025 school year didn’t just mark the start of summer; they marked the culmination of something far more meaningful. On May 28, 2025, students, families, and staff gathered for a …
(Pictured: Teachers work together during the “Building Beautiful Things” activity, bringing in classroom items to build, collaborate, and reflect on the importance of play-based learning.) Across the State of Maine, educators are coming together this …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2025-2026 Information for the National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to remind you of two National Board Certification …
