Maine DOE Launches Framework for Family Engagement in Maine
In recognition of Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine DOE is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful, lasting partnerships that support student learning and success. In recognition of November as Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful,…
Maine Educators Explore Genealogy as a Tool for Inquiry-Based Learning
Educators from across Maine gathered at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) on October 12 and 13, 2026, to explore how genealogy and local history can support inquiry-based learning. The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning offered the professional learning opportunity in partnership with American Ancestors, the nation’s oldest genealogical…
Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Wins State Honor
Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward, left, receives the Gerald LeVasseur Award from Maine Adult Education Association Director David Watts. Assistant Director of Lewiston Adult Education Razell Ward has been honored with the prestigious Gerald LeVasseur Distinguished Service Award, presented annually by the Maine Adult Education Association. Established in 1982 in memory of Gerald…
Lisbon Students Discover the Real-World Value of Math Through ‘Math in the Trades’ Course
For students at Lisbon High School in the Lisbon School Department, mathematics is taking on a new meaning through a program called Math in the Trades, a course created and taught by Mr. David LeTourneau in collaboration with Curriculum Director Julie Nichols. The program, offered to juniors, seniors, and sometimes even sophomores, connects mathematical concepts…
Maine DOE Update – October 30, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Releases Wabanaki Studies Resource Guide for Indigenous Heritage Month in November As Native American Heritage Month approaches, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites educators and communities to engage students in learning about the enduring presence, contributions, and rich cultures of the Wabanaki Nations,…
Maine DOE Launches Statewide Computer Science Landscape Study
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has launched a new statewide Computer Science Landscape Study to better understand how computer science, computational thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and emerging technologies are currently being experienced in Maine schools. The Maine DOE has contacted Maine educators directly by email to request their participation in the study. The…
Pine Tree Programming Returns for Third Year, Bringing Hands-On Computer Science to Maine Students
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce the return of Pine Tree Programming, a statewide initiative that brings hands-on computer science learning to Maine students through engaging, after-school programming with micro:bits. Now in its third year, Pine Tree Programming offers elementary and middle school students opportunities to explore coding, computational thinking, problem-solving,…
Lewiston Teacher Named Finalist for National History Teacher of the Year
The Maine Department of Education congratulates Donna Olsen, a history teacher at Lewiston High School and Maine’s 2026 History Teacher of the Year, as one of 10 finalists for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s 2026 National History Teacher of the Year Award. Olsen’s advancement to the final stage of this prestigious national award…
Erskine Academy Celebrates Growing Seal of Biliteracy Program Through Student Leadership and Community Engagement
At Erskine Academy, a student-led Cinco de Mayo celebration has grown into much more than an annual fiesta. What began four years ago as a creative way to raise funds for classroom activities and supplies has evolved into a celebration of language learning, student leadership, and a growing commitment to earning the Maine Seal of…
Maine DOE Releases Wabanaki Studies Resource Guide for Indigenous Heritage Month in November
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites educators and communities to engage students in learning about the enduring presence, contributions, and rich cultures of the Wabanaki Nations, who have lived in the place we now call Maine for more than 13,000 years. The Maine DOE Wabanaki Studies Indigenous…
