Maine Solutionaries Literacy Project Kicks Off with Engaged Educators
On February 3, 2026, the Institute for Humane Education, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning, launched the Maine Solutionaries Literacy Engagement Project. This initiative centers on Solutionary learning, an approach that engages students in identifying real-world problems, researching root causes, considering multiple perspectives, and designing ethical, sustainable…
Registration Now Open for the 23rd Annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference in May
Registration is now open for the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) 23rd annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference. The deadline to register is March 27, 2026. The conference will be held on May 21, 2026, at the University of Maine campus in Orono. This statewide event is open to all MLTI school administrative…
Unlocking Numeracy Series Launches with a Successful Kickoff
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is pleased to celebrate the successful launch of Unlocking Numeracy, a new, five-part virtual professional learning series designed to strengthen numeracy instruction across classrooms and communities statewide. The opening session, “Foundations of Numeracy,” a virtual workshop held on February 3, 2026, marked a strong…
Maine DOE Update – February 13, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February The Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol was buzzing with energy the week of February 9, 2026, as representatives from Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Administrators of…
Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February
The Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol was buzzing with energy the week of February 9, 2026, as representatives from Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education (MACTE), SkillsUSA Maine, Maine’s FFA program, and other partners/supporters came together to celebrate Career and…
Collaborative Learning Series – ‘Unlocking Multilingual Learners’ Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible’
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of evidence-based instructional practices for multilingual learners? Would dedicated time to collaborate with colleagues, reflect on practice, and translate research into actionable strategies for your classroom, school, or school administrative unit (SAU) be valuable? If so, consider joining a five-part professional learning series designed for Maine educators and…
Kathy McNamara of Montello Elementary School in Lewiston Named 2026 Maine School Counselor of the Year
Credit: Maine School Counselor Association The Maine Department of Education (DOE) joins the Maine School Counselor Association (MESCA) in congratulating Kathy McNamara, school counselor at Montello Elementary School in Lewiston, for being named 2026 Maine School Counselor of the Year. This announcement occurred during National School Counseling Week, celebrated annually during the first full week…
Maine Students Invited to Participate in Youth Agriculture Policy Day on March 25 in Augusta
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), Maine FFA, 4-H Cooperative Extension, and youth leaders from across the state, invites individual students to apply to participate in Youth Agriculture Policy Day at the State Capitol in Augusta. This full-day, immersive leadership experience will bring…
Lewiston High School Theater Students Inspire Connors Elementary School with Original Performance
In December, students in Lewiston High School’s Advanced Theater class brought creativity, collaboration, and joy to Connors Elementary School through a special performance of an original play, inspired by The Tortoise and the Hare. Under the direction of Lewiston High School Theater Teacher Aimee Ranger, the students wrote, created, and performed their own version of…
From Ideas to Impact: Early Learning Solutions Lab Community of Practice and Mini-Grant Opportunities
The Early Learning Team within the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services, is offering a joint professional learning opportunity, designed to strengthen community-centered mixed-delivery systems. The landscape of early childhood education in Maine…
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