A Refreshed EnGiNE: Maine’s Professional Learning Ecosystem Gets a New Look for the School Year

A redesigned homepage, a rebuilt course catalog, simpler navigation, and a new support center. More content arrives as the school year gets underway. The Maine Department of Education has released a redesign of EnGiNE, the state’s professional learning ecosystem for school staff. The update reaches nearly every part of the platform: a new public homepage,…

Updates to Mandated Reporting Laws and a Reminder of the Maine DOE Model Policy for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Response

During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 2105, An Act to Update Maine’s Mandated Reporting Laws, was passed. On April 13, 2026, it became Public Law Chapter 667. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is sharing this information to ensure school administrative units (SAUs) are aware of the law’s implications for…

Maine DOE Update – July 31, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at Thomas College in Waterville on July 29 for the 2026 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Annual Summit, kicking off…

Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration

Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at Thomas College in Waterville on July 29 for the 2026 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Annual Summit, kicking off the three-day ElevatED professional learning experience with a day centered on collaboration, innovation, and practical strategies to support students across the state. The Summit was…

New Regional ELO Program Is Growing Tomorrow’s Real Estate Professionals

Students in the southern Maine regional ELO real estate program gather for a group picture. A new regional Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) pilot has given students in southern Maine a firsthand look at careers in real estate, demonstrating how strategic partnerships between schools and local businesses can expand career-connected learning opportunities across several school districts…

Calais Elementary Summer Program Demonstrates the Power of High-Quality Summer Learning

A Calais Elementary Summer Program student holds a lobster during an educational excursion to Eastport with the Eastport Windjammers. This summer, Calais Elementary School demonstrated what is possible when evidence-based instruction, strong community partnerships, and engaging learning experiences come together to support student success. Maine Department of Education (DOE) Associate Commissioner Fortin-Trimble recently visited the…

Lewiston High School Teacher Donna Olsen Named 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year

Donna Olsen, a teacher at Lewiston High School, has been named the 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Since 2004, the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History Teacher of the Year recognition program has recognized exceptional K-12 educators for their remarkable work in teaching American history. The program…

Space Week Maine 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers

At its best, education does more than transfer knowledge; it sparks wonder. That spirit was alive across the state throughout Space Week Maine 2026 this spring, as classrooms, auditoriums, and learning spaces were transformed into launchpads for discovery—not by rockets alone but by curiosity. At the heart of Space Week is Sharon Eggleston, founder of…

Bruce Whittier Middle School Students Put Fire Science Skills to the Test in 15th Season of ‘MidKnight FireSlayers’

This spring, the Bruce M. Whittier Middle School “MidKnight FireSlayers” celebrated the completion of their 15th season in partnership with Poland Fire Rescue. The MidKnight FireSlayers program provides middle school students with hands-on learning experiences in fire safety and fire science, guided by a dedicated team of firefighters and educators. Throughout the season, students participated…

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