Back-to-School Grants Available for School Employees Through LifeChanger of the Year

LifeChanger of the Year, an annual national recognition program for educators and school employees, is excited to announce a back-to-school grant opportunity for teachers as they prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. This summer, LifeChanger of the Year will be awarding 10 Back-to-School Supply Grants of $750 to K-12 public, private, and charter school employees…

RSU 14’s Katahdin Program Supports Student Success Through Experiential and Relationship-Based Learning

Katahdin Program students boil sap they collected. Located within Windham High School, RSU 14’s Katahdin Program provides students from Windham and Raymond with an alternative learning environment centered on hands-on instruction, outdoor learning, community partnerships, and strong relationships with staff. Through individualized support and experiential learning opportunities, the program helps students reconnect with school, complete…

BARR Spotlight: How Indian Township School is Honoring Culture, Building Relationships, and Driving Student Success

On the Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation in Princeton, Indian Township School is embracing a powerful model for student success that honors culture, strengthens relationships, and supports the whole child. Serving approximately 115 students in pre-K through grade 8, Indian Township School began implementing the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model in May 2024. BARR is…

Maine Celebrates First Recipients of the Seal of Climate Literacy

Freeport High School seniors, Class of 2026, receive their 2026 Maine Seals of Climate Literacy. A new generation of Maine students is demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing environmental challenges through the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) newest diploma endorsement, the Maine Seal of Climate Literacy. The Seal of Climate Literacy is awarded to…

Finding Growth Through Flexibility: Inside the Zenith Alternative Education Program

Zenith Alternative Education Program students carve pumpkins. At Camden Hills Regional High School, part of Five Town Community School District (CSD), an off-site alternative education learning community is redefining what high school can look like for students seeking a more personalized, project-based path. Located at Rose Hall in Camden, the Zenith Alternative Education Program serves…

Maine DOE Update – June 26, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Three Maine Educators Honored as 2026 Alternative Education Educator of the Year Awardees The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Alternative Education Association of Maine (AEA) in celebrating three outstanding educators as the recipients of the 2026 Alternative Education Educator of the…

Schedule for the 2026-2027 Transformational Leaders’ Network Opportunity for Principals

The Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN) is a practical, relationship-centered professional learning opportunity for principals to enhance their leadership practice and strengthen outcomes for schools and communities. The TLN occurs through a series of in-person and remote/regional meetings offered across the state during the school year. All principals, from the novice to the veteran, from large suburban schools…

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