Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Second-Grade Students at Elm Street School Connect with Their Community Through Special Partnership with Mission Working Dogs

Students at Elm Street School in RSU 16 (Mechanic Falls) have spent the school year learning an important lesson about community, kindness, and helping others — all with the support of some four-legged friends. Through a special partnership with local …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Forest-Based Education Workshop Invites Educators to Explore the Outdoors as a Classroom

Educators across Maine are invited to deepen their connection to the outdoors and discover new ways to bring forest-based learning into their teaching during an upcoming Forest-Based Education Workshop hosted by Project Learning Tree (PLT) and the Forest …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Long-Time Lewiston Public Schools Educator Receives 2026 Maine Volunteer of the Year Award

Anne Behnke receives the 2026 Maine Volunteer of the Year award. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join Volunteer Maine in celebrating the recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism, which, since 1987, have …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

South Portland High School’s Youth Doula Initiative: A Model for Career-Connected Learning

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) along with several school and community-based organizations continue to advance high-quality, career-connected learning through extended learning opportunities (ELOs) that connect students with real-world experiences …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Maine DOE Launches Interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks to Support Educators Across Maine

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the University of Maine, officially launched Maine’s new interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks during a statewide event held at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in Orono on …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Maine DOE Update – May 29, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Seeking Additional Applicants for State Numeracy Advisory Council The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking additional applicants to serve on the statewide Numeracy Advisory …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Finding Belonging Through Project-Based Learning: Inside the Sheepscot Team at Mt. Ararat Middle School

Sheepscot students created this poster. Teacher John Hawley shared, ‘This says it all. I know there’s only one T in Sheepscot, but the sign was too perfect, and I didn’t have the heart to tell the kids they spelled it wrong. At Mt. Ararat Middle School in …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Maine DOE Launches Interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks to Support Educators Across Maine

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the University of Maine, officially launched Maine’s new interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks during a statewide event held at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in Orono on …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Maine DOE Update – May 29, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Seeking Additional Applicants for State Numeracy Advisory Council The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking additional applicants to serve on the statewide Numeracy Advisory …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

Second-Grade Students at Elm Street School Connect with Their Community Through Special Partnership with Mission Working Dogs

Students at Elm Street School in RSU 16 (Mechanic Falls) have spent the school year learning an important lesson about community, kindness, and helping others — all with the support of some four-legged friends. Through a special partnership with local …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Maine DOE Seeking Additional Applicants for State Numeracy Advisory Council

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking additional applicants to serve on the statewide Numeracy Advisory Council as part of Maine’s ongoing implementation of the Maine State Numeracy Action Plan. The Numeracy Advisory Council was launched …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

New Tool to Support Access to Public Library Storytimes Available Just in Time for Summer Learning

Island Readers & Writers (IRW) has launched the Maine Storytime Finder, a new online resource developed as part of an initiative to support early childhood literacy. The mission of the Maine Storytime Finder is to connect families to free library …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Registration Open for ElevatED 2026: Maine DOE Annual Summit and Every Teacher a Leader Conference

Registration is now open for ElevatED 2026, a dynamic summer professional learning experience designed to inspire, connect, and support Maine’s education workforce through meaningful collaboration and practical learning opportunities. Hosted through a …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

Registration Open for ElevatED 2026: Maine DOE Annual Summit and Every Teacher a Leader Conference

Registration is now open for ElevatED 2026, a dynamic summer professional learning experience designed to inspire, connect, and support Maine’s education workforce through meaningful collaboration and practical learning opportunities. Hosted through a …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Maine DOE Seeking Additional Applicants for State Numeracy Advisory Council

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking additional applicants to serve on the statewide Numeracy Advisory Council as part of Maine’s ongoing implementation of the Maine State Numeracy Action Plan. The Numeracy Advisory Council was launched …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

New Tool to Support Access to Public Library Storytimes Available Just in Time for Summer Learning

Island Readers & Writers (IRW) has launched the Maine Storytime Finder, a new online resource developed as part of an initiative to support early childhood literacy. The mission of the Maine Storytime Finder is to connect families to free library …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

Maine DOE Update – May 22, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Implementation of Maine’s Bell-to-Bell Personal Electronic Device Policy The following information is intended to support school administrative units (SAUs) in preparing for the implementation of a …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

RSU 34 Special Education Director Named 2025-2026 Special Education Administrator of the Year

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to join the Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC) in congratulating Kimm Kenniston, Director of Special Education for RSU 34, for being named the 2025-2026 MADSEC Special …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 13:55 GMT

Maine Education Association Honors Award Winners at Annual Dinner

During an annual awards banquet, Maine Education Association (MEA) leaders presented MEA’s Annual Awards, recognizing MEA members and community members who have been exemplary in MEA’s advocacy for Maine students, educators, and public education. MEA Vice …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 13:50 GMT

Annual Mentor Trainings: Supporting New Educators with Research-Based Best Practices

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Educator Excellence Team is excited to be hosting its Annual Mentor Trainings in locations across Maine this August and September. This no-cost professional learning opportunity is intended for teachers interested in …

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