Maine DOE Seeking Contractor to Support Seal of Biliteracy, World Language Education, and Pine Project Coordination

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is seeking a contracted educational professional to support statewide work related to world language education during the 2026-2027 school year. This contracted role will support several ongoing statewide initiatives, including: The anticipated scope of work is approximately 20 hours per month during the 2026-2027…

Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the summer work on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds, and experiences to the department. These internships were made possible by several programs throughout Maine, including the Margaret Chase Smith…

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 Council as part of Maine’s ongoing implementation of the Maine State Numeracy Action Plan. |  More Maine DOE Launches…

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 May 19, 2026. The Playbooks were developed as companion resources to the Maine State Literacy Action Plan…

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, local partners, and emerging career pathways. An example of this work is the Youth Doula Initiative, a three-day community-based ELO that recently engaged 15 South…

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 recognized the outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations making a meaningful impact through volunteer service.  On…

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 Ecology Research Network (FERN). Taking place on June 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…

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 nonprofit organization Mission Working Dogs, these students  welcomed therapy dogs into their classrooms every Thursday…

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