Building the Skilled Workforce: Women in the Trades from High School to Adult Education
Pictured: Angela Mantha recently completed her CDL at Maranacook Adult Education. In Maine, women from high school to adulthood are charting their paths into the state’s skilled trades workforce. By participating in hands-on experiences through career and technical education (CTE), Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO), and adult education, these students are mastering equipment, learning industry standards,…
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessments Now Available Through Maine School Safety Center
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce a safety resource now available to schools through the Maine School Safety Center (MSSC). Chief Jack D. Peck, Jr. (Retired), MSSC School Emergency Management Coordinator, has earned professional certification in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and is offering free, on-site CPTED assessments to Maine…
Registration Open for the 2026 Spring Alternative Education Association Conference
The Alternative Education Association (AEA) of Maine has announced that its spring conference will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Colby College in Waterville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the theme “Building Resilience for All.” This event represents an opportunity to learn, share, and connect with fellow educators committed to student…
Maine Science Teachers Association to Host “Science for All” Conference on May 1 and 2
The Maine Science Teachers Association will host its biannual conference, “Science for All,” the weekend of May 1 and 2, 2026, bringing together science educators from across the state for collaboration, professional learning, and inspiration. The conference will kick off Friday evening, May 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Blueberry Cove 4H Camp and Learning…
Resources and Guidance for Developing a School-Based Condom Availability Program
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is sharing resources and guidance to support school administrative units (SAUs) that are interested in establishing a school-based condom availability program. In the First Regular Session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature, the Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) voted unanimously “Ought Not to Pass” on LD 217, “An Act to Require…
Maine DOE Seeks Peer Reviewers for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Applications
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now accepting applications from individuals interested in learning more about the competitive grant process. Selected applicants will be trained to serve as peer reviewers who assist the Maine DOE in reviewing, assessing, and scoring competitive grant proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program. The 21st…
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. The Commission was established via Executive Order in January 2026 following the tragic deaths of two Maine students in transportation-related incidents. Ten Commission members, including representatives from the Maine Department of…
Maine DOE Update – February 27, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Recognizes State-Level Nominees for National 2026 RISE Award The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to honor the two outstanding school employees who were nominated for the 2026 National RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award: Elizabeth Loiko, an educational technician at Sylvio Gilbert…
Dragon Leadership Collaborative Elevates Everyday Leaders at Brunswick High School
In mid-December, a group of Brunswick High School students gathered at the Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center—a new regional hub for shipbuilding and technical training that sits on the redeveloped site of the former Naval Air Station at Brunswick Landing. The building, now nearly 50,000 square feet of classrooms and lab space, was created by…
Save the Date: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit and Every Teacher a Leader Conference Combine for an “ElevatED” Experience
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to be partnering with Educate Maine and the Teach Maine Center this summer to bring together two impactful statewide events into one powerful “ElevatED” professional learning experience! The 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit and the second annual Every Teacher a Leader Conference will be held consecutively at…
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