ExCEL: A Relationship-Centered Alternative Education Program at MSAD 15
MSAD 15 ExCEL students and teacher Laura Fralich support their local community through trail work. As students at MSAD 15’s Gray-New Gloucester High School settle into their seats for English class, a calm, authentic energy fills the room. Laura Fralich, Expanding Choices for Each Learner (ExCEL) Alternative Education teacher, prepares to begin, having arranged her…
Maine DOE Update – April 17, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Implementation of Master Contractual Agreement Delayed Until the 2027-2028 School Year The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has reviewed feedback provided by the field during the second comment period for the revised master contractual agreement and determined that additional time is required before implementation. As such,…
Mount Abram Alternative Education Program Reengages Students Through Hands-On Learning
Students and teachers from the Mount Abram Alternative Education Program stacked emergency wood this past winter for the United Methodist Economic Ministry to support the community. At Mount Abram High School (MSAD 58), a new approach to learning is helping students reconnect with school through experiential, student-centered practices. Funding from the Carrabassett Valley Innovative Education…
Celebrating Maine’s Early Childhood Professionals for 2026 Week of the Young Child
Established in 1971 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and its foundational role in children’s success. This week also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the early care and education professionals who nurture and support children and…
Celebrating Maine Outdoor Learning for National Environmental Education Week (April 20-24, 2026)
Maine schools are creating meaningful, empowering outdoor learning experiences, whether the adventure into nature is big or small. Across the state, students and their teachers are tapping maple trees, exploring trails, cultivating school gardens and aquaculture lines, observing animal signs in the snow, and so much more. In celebration of National Environmental Education Week from…
Maine Educators Invited to Join Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks Launch Event
A new chapter in Maine’s literacy and numeracy journey is set to begin with action, collaboration, and celebration. Maine administrators, educators, coaches, and community partners are invited to mark a major milestone in advancing teaching and learning statewide: the launch of the Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks, an initiative designed to turn vision into action for…
Limited Seats Available for Educators at No Cost for “Navigating Grief in the Classroom” Series
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sponsoring a limited number of seats for Maine educators to attend The Kita Center’s “Navigating Grief in the Classroom” series at no cost through the upcoming learning cohort, which begins on May 6, 2026, and ends on June 10. This series of weekly, virtual sessions equips educators,…
Implementation of Master Contractual Agreement Delayed Until the 2027-2028 School Year
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has reviewed feedback provided by the field during the second comment period for the revised master contractual agreement and determined that additional time is required before implementation. As such, the Maine DOE will continue to work with stakeholders from public and private schools to ensure the master contractual agreement…
Under the Hood and Ahead of the Curve: Sanford Student Turns Auto Shop Experience into Academic Credit
At 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, just as first period is starting at Sanford High School (SHS), senior Lucas Barrow is already under the hood of a car at Black Bear Automotive in Springvale. He’ll work until 10:30 a.m., drive to Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) for class, and then head back to the…
Maine DOE Update – April 10, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates RSU 22 Wins Maine DOE 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off Championship Team Nourish Kids of RSU 22, representing Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort, is the reigning 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off champion following a final round of competition on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Bangor High School. This annual Maine…
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