Maine DOE Launches ‘Building Strong Foundations: Early Numeracy’ Professional Learning Series with Focus on Play and Outdoor Learning
On February 27, 2026, approximately 20 educators gathered at the University of Maine at Machias for part of a new professional learning series, “Building Strong Foundations: Early Numeracy.” This initiative, presented by the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), is designed…
Redesigning the Path, Not the Standards: Innovation in Kennebunk High School’s Alternative Education Program
KHS Alternative Education Program students gather with their teachers, Jacqui Holmes (far left) and Edward Sharood (far right), for a group picture. At first glance, the Alternative Education Program at Kennebunk High School (KHS) might look different from the traditional high school classroom. Students may be weatherizing a historic barn, building the foundation for their…
School Safety and Transportation Professionals Convene in Rockport for 2026 Maine School Safety and Transportation Conference
From March 9-11, 2026, school safety and transportation professionals from across Maine gathered at the Samoset Resort in Rockport for the annual Maine School Safety and Transportation Conference, hosted by the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Maine School Safety Center (MSSC). The three-day event brought together school administrators, transportation directors, school resource officers, and law…
Celebrating ‘Arts in Our Schools’ Month in March
This article was written by Maine Department of Education (DOE) Arts Integration Teacher Leader Fellow Joshua Chard, who currently teaches second grade in Portland and is the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. Each March, Maine schools fill with music, color, and stories. Families gather for concerts. Hallways become galleries. Stages come alive with student…
Reminder: Register Now for the Maine DOE 2026 ‘For ME’ Instructional Programs Summer Training Opportunities
During the summer of 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will once again offer comprehensive training on the use of its For ME instructional programs. The Maine DOE has adapted and piloted these programs for early elementary grades (pre-K through grade 2), based on the Boston Public Schools’ evidence-based Focus Curriculum. These open-source, developmentally appropriate programs…
Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative Expands Workforce Training to Strengthen Rural Maine Communities
Since its establishment in 2005, the Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC) has been dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for residents across central and northern Maine. Serving RSU 68, AOS 94, MSAD 4, and MSAD 41 — a region encompassing 29 towns and more than 800 square miles across Piscataquis and northern Penobscot Counties —…
Maine DOE Update – March 13, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Celebrating National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week from March 15-21, 2026 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Maine Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community in celebrating National CACFP Week from March 15-21, 2026. This week highlights…
Veazie Students Shine at the Maine FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship
On February 7, 2026, the 26th annual Maine FIRSTLEGO League Challenge State Championship brought together 24 teams from across the state at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay. Teams tested their robots on this season’s “unearthed” competition tables—which featured an archaeology theme—and met with judges to present their innovation projects. The Veazie Viking Robotics won the…
Celebrating National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week from March 15-21, 2026
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Maine Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community in celebrating National CACFP Week from March 15-21, 2026. This week highlights the vital role nutritious meals play in supporting children, families, and adult participants in care settings. CACFP is a federally funded program that…
Registration Open for Maine Association for Pupil Transportation Regional Conferences
The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT), a statewide professional organization dedicated to supporting student transportation across Maine, is hosting its 2026 regional conferences in April and June. These events provide high-quality professional development, hands-on training, networking opportunities, and skills competitions for transportation professionals from across Maine. Each MAPT regional conference features a full day…
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