(Pictured: Maine Connections Academy students at the University of Maine at Farmington drawing) On January 17, 2025, Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free, grades 7-12 online public charter school, brought students together for an in-person Academic …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is thrilled to introduce a forgivable loan program to support future educators, childcare providers, and speech pathologists in Maine. High school seniors and college students must apply by Thursday, May 1, 2025, to …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is proud to announce a new three-part professional learning series designed for educators working with multilingual learners (MLs) who are enrolling in a Maine high school for the …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team is hosting the following webinars: Maine Schools Report Webinar – Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at noon Maine Schools is the process by which the Maine DOE collects the organization information about Maine …
The Maine Schools Application in NEO will open on May 1. Maine Schools is the process by which the Maine Department of Education (DOE) collects information about Maine school administrative units (SAUs) for the upcoming school year. Maine School Approval …
Pictured: From left to right: Dr. Sarah Howorth, Dr. Melissa Cuba, Erin Frazier, and Jane Armstrong presenting at the National Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. In a powerful display of statewide collaboration, …
(Pictured: East Grand School Student Emily Pride at the Danforth Town Hall, where she interned and completed an eight-hour new clerk training, certifying her to handle registrations and essential paperwork for the town) The East Grand School’s Extended …
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD) Teacher of the Year awards. Nominations are due April 30, 2025. MAHPERD Teacher of the Year awards are presented to health education, …
The Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and the foundational role it plays in a child’s success. This week also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the early care and education professionals who nurture and …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Week of the Young Child®: Childhood Professional Spotlights The Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and the foundational role it plays in a child’s …
April is National Financial Literacy Month, an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of financial literacy in the classroom. Financial literacy is understanding and using financial skills, including responsible money management, budgeting, …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is launching a second phase of its Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) project during the 2025-2026 school year. Applications are being accepted through May 9 for piloting KEI tools in kindergarten classrooms. A KEI …
Congratulations to Caleb Chang, a junior at Brunswick High School, whose artwork was selected as the winning design for the 2025 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference T-shirt! Chang’s creative design captures the theme of the 22nd …
March kicked off the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition Team’s 10th Annual Maine Farm to School Cook-off. This event aims to showcase the culinary skills of school nutrition professionals, while promoting locally-grown products in school …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Interdisciplinary Instruction Team invites educators to join a new series of weekly virtual office hours, focused on exploring numeracy across content areas. Sessions will take place every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 …
To enhance Maine’s high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking public comment on performance levels for Maine’s Revised 2024 Perkins State Plan. Comments will be accepted through Friday, …
The Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and the foundational role it plays in a child’s success. This week also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the early care and education professionals who nurture and …
The Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and the foundational role it plays in a child’s success. This week also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the early care and education professionals who nurture and …
Chelsea Brewer “Chelsea is an invaluable teacher and resource in early childhood education in Maine,” Brewer’s nominator said. Chase Warren “Chase consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to helping children overcome challenges and build the necessary …
(Pictured: Biddeford High School (BHS) students try out making homemade pasta as part of the “Passion Classes,” a special day filled with a unique curriculum designed to help students explore new hobbies and interests while fostering meaningful connections …
