Mt. Blue’s Alternative Learning Program Expands Student Opportunity Through Relationship-Based and Experiential Learning
An ALP student is gains hands-on experience in plant care and propagation. For some students, success in school begins when learning becomes more flexible, personalized, and connected to real life. At the Alternative Learning Program (ALP) located within Mt. Blue High School, alternative education teachers are working to create that environment through relationship-based instruction, project-based…
Registration Open for July Holocaust Education Seminar for Maine Educators
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is sharing a summer professional learning opportunity for educators interested in strengthening Holocaust and human rights education in the classroom. This two-day seminar, hosted by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine in collaboration with the national nonprofit Echoes and Reflections, will take place on Wednesday, July 15,…
Athens Community School Brings Families Together Through “One School, One Book” Earth Day Project
An Athens Community School student’s work as part of the “One School, One Book” Earth Day Project. From April 6-16, 2026, Athens Community School held its annual “One School, One Book” project, designed to use literature to connect classrooms, families, and communities and bring attention to important issues. This year, Athens Community School selected The…
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return in the Summer of 2026 to Aid Food Access for Maine Children
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is pleased to announce the return of the SUN Bucks and SUN Meals programs in the summer of 2026. These programs, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), help to ensure that Maine children continue to…
Reflections from a Successful Third Annual Maine DOE ‘I Belong’ Youth Summit
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education hosted its third annual “I Belong” Youth Summit at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Every spring, this event provides an opportunity for students with disabilities from across Maine to explore post-secondary pathways as they approach “transition”…
Maine DOE Update – June 5, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 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 working on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds,…
Maine DOE Invites Applications for Screener Review and Recommendation Project
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applicants for the Screener Review and Recommendation Project, a statewide professional learning initiative focused on strengthening regional expertise in early literacy assessment and supporting consistent, evidence-based screening practices across Maine schools. The project supports implementation of Maine’s Dyslexia screening statute (Title 20-A, §4710-B), which requires all students…
Registration Open for ‘MCSTOYA Connects: Neurodivergent Reads 2026’ Summer Learning Experience
The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association (MCSTOYA), in partnership with the Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA), is inviting educators from across Maine to participate in MCSTOYA Connects: Neurodivergent Reads 2026, a summer professional learning experience focused on neurodiversity, inclusive practices, and the power of literature to foster understanding, empathy,…
Mountain Valley High School Expands Career Pathways Through Extended Learning Opportunities
Mountain Valley High School junior David participated in an ELO with ND Paper in Rumford. Read more about David in the ME Career Connected Learning ELO Profiles of Student Success. Since launching in the fall of 2024, the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program at Mountain Valley High School in RSU 10 has provided students with…
2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year Ben Johnson Earns National Recognition for Innovative Latin Education Resources
Ben Johnson, the 2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year and a finalist for 2026 Maine State Teacher of the Year, has earned national recognition from the American Classical League for his outstanding contributions to Latin education through innovative technology-based learning resources used by students and teachers around the world. Johnson, who teaches Latin and…
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