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…
Nominations Open for 2026-2027 Maine School Nurse of the Year
Nominations are open for the 2026-2027 Maine School Nurse of the Year award, an annual recognition through the Maine Association of School Nurses (MASN). The application deadline is April 17, 2026. This award recognizes an outstanding school nurse for their contributions to the school and community they serve. Nominees must demonstrate leadership in six areas…
Registration Open for McKinney-Vento Spring 2026 Regional Meetings
In March, April, and May, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will host its McKinney-Vento Spring 2026 Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available for students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. McKinney-Vento Regional Meetings are an opportunity for liaisons or other school staff/community partners who…
Maine DOE Update – March 6, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine School Transportation Safety Commission Now Accepting Public Comment The work of the Maine School Transportation Safety Commission is officially underway following the first meeting of the Commission on Friday, February 27, 2026. | More Maine DOE Seeks Peer Reviewers for 21st Century Community Learning Centers…
Annual Education Gala Celebrates Maine State and County Teachers of the Year
On the evening of February 28, 2026, leaders from across Maine’s education community gathered at the Samoset Resort in Rockport to celebrate the dedication and impact of exceptional educators statewide. The 12th annual Education Gala honored Maine’s 2025 County Teachers of the Year, bringing together their families, colleagues, school and district administrators, community partners, state…
Learning Tours in Brewer and Kennebunk to Highlight Student-Centered Programming in Action
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) will facilitate two Innovative Research and Design (IR&D) Learning Tours this spring—one at RSU 21 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel) on April 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and one at Brewer High School on April 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Educators interested in participating in either…
Roundtable Workshop on March 18 for School Leaders, Staff, and Educators: Building a Sustainable Future for Maine Schools
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Green Schools Program, in partnership with Solen Works and Northeastern’s Roux Institute ClimateTech Incubator, will host a “Building a Sustainable Future for Maine Schools” roundtable workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to co-develop a practical, customizable Sustainability Action Plan template for Maine school…
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