Maine DOE Update – November 13, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Applications Open for 2027 Cohort of Wabanaki Studies Resource Creators The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking dynamic, creative, and collaborative educators to join the 2027 Wabanaki Studies cohort! This cohort will create materials to support educators in implementing Wabanaki Studies in their classrooms across…

Maine DOE Announces Monthly Office Hours for World Language Educators

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites World Language educators across the state to participate in Monthly World Language Educator Office Hours, hosted by Rebecca Carey, Maine DOE World Language and Biliteracy Consultant. These virtual gatherings provide a welcoming, collaborative space for educators to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, share resources, and work together to…

Applications Open for 2027 Cohort of Wabanaki Studies Resource Creators

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking dynamic, creative, and collaborative educators to join the 2027 Wabanaki Studies cohort! Now in its fifth year at the Maine DOE, Wabanaki Studies continues to grow! This cohort will create materials to support educators in implementing Wabanaki Studies in their classrooms across all disciplines, including but not…

Sherri Vail of RSU 40 Named Maine School Nurse of the Year for 2026-2027

The Maine Association of School Nurses (MASN) has recognized Sherri Vail of Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro as Maine’s 2026-2027 School Nurse of the Year. This annual award honors an outstanding Maine school nurse for their contributions to the school and community they serve. The award celebrates an individual who demonstrates leadership in six…

Maine FFA Members Make Their Mark at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo

Maine FFA members, advisors, and state officers joined more than 73,000 attendees in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 21–24, for the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo. The week celebrated student achievement, leadership, career exploration, and the impact of agricultural education. Maine members represented their chapters and communities with pride, earning national recognition through Career and Leadership…

South Portland Middle School Builds Stronger Connections Through Community School Strategy

Community School Director Liana Popkin (left) poses with South Portland Middle School students. For South Portland Middle School Principal Rebecca Stern and Community School Director Liana Popkin, the idea behind a Community School is simple: Schools want to help their students succeed, but they do not have to do it alone. “We had the opportunity…

Maine DOE Update – November 6, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Launches Framework for Family Engagement in Maine In recognition of November as Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful, lasting partnerships that support student learning and success. | More Maine…

Maine DOE Literacy and Numeracy Playbook Launches Set the Stage for Continued Professional Learning

Educators gather for the Playbook Launch at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF). The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning hosted five Literacy and Numeracy Playbook Launches this fall, bringing educators together to explore resources, examine instructional priorities, and plan for meaningful, sustainable improvement in their schools. During events held…

MLTI Maine Winter Classic – Register and Submit a T-Shirt Design!

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology Team is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2027 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Maine Winter Classic, scheduled for March 1-5, 2027. This week-long, asynchronous event offers an engaging, game-based learning experience for students across Maine. Participants “travel” across the state on…

Maine DOE Launches Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Toolkit to Support Inclusive Classrooms

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning has released a new Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Toolkit to help Maine schools ensure students have equitable access to the digital instructional materials and resources they need to learn. To help Maine schools ensure students have equitable access to the digital instructional materials and…

Maine DOE Launches Framework for Family Engagement in Maine

In recognition of Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine DOE is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful, lasting partnerships that support student learning and success. In recognition of November as Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful,…

Maine Educators Explore Genealogy as a Tool for Inquiry-Based Learning

Educators from across Maine gathered at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) on October 12 and 13, 2026, to explore how genealogy and local history can support inquiry-based learning. The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning offered the professional learning opportunity in partnership with American Ancestors, the nation’s oldest genealogical…

Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Wins State Honor

Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward, left, receives the Gerald LeVasseur Award from Maine Adult Education Association Director David Watts. Assistant Director of Lewiston Adult Education Razell Ward has been honored with the prestigious Gerald LeVasseur Distinguished Service Award, presented annually by the Maine Adult Education Association. Established in 1982 in memory of Gerald…

Lisbon Students Discover the Real-World Value of Math Through ‘Math in the Trades’ Course

For students at Lisbon High School in the Lisbon School Department, mathematics is taking on a new meaning through a program called Math in the Trades, a course created and taught by Mr. David LeTourneau in collaboration with Curriculum Director Julie Nichols. The program, offered to juniors, seniors, and sometimes even sophomores, connects mathematical concepts…

Maine DOE Update – October 30, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Releases Wabanaki Studies Resource Guide for Indigenous Heritage Month in November As Native American Heritage Month approaches, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites educators and communities to engage students in learning about the enduring presence, contributions, and rich cultures of the Wabanaki Nations,…

Maine DOE Launches Statewide Computer Science Landscape Study

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has launched a new statewide Computer Science Landscape Study to better understand how computer science, computational thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and emerging technologies are currently being experienced in Maine schools. The Maine DOE has contacted Maine educators directly by email to request their participation in the study. The…

Pine Tree Programming Returns for Third Year, Bringing Hands-On Computer Science to Maine Students

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce the return of Pine Tree Programming, a statewide initiative that brings hands-on computer science learning to Maine students through engaging, after-school programming with micro:bits. Now in its third year, Pine Tree Programming offers elementary and middle school students opportunities to explore coding, computational thinking, problem-solving,…

Lewiston Teacher Named Finalist for National History Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education congratulates Donna Olsen, a history teacher at Lewiston High School and Maine’s 2026 History Teacher of the Year, as one of 10 finalists for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s 2026 National History Teacher of the Year Award. Olsen’s advancement to the final stage of this prestigious national award…

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