Presque Isle High School Pathways Program Supports Student Success Through Alternative Education
Students from Presque Isle High School’s Pathways Program participate in a spring cleanup at Mantle Lake Park in Presque Isle. Presque Isle High School’s Pathways Program, part of MSAD 1, is an alternative education program that serves students in grades 9-12 from Presque Isle, Mapleton, Chapman, Castle Hill, and Westfield. The program provides a safe,…
Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network
When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to create learning environments where students also experience belonging. That simple but powerful idea is guiding the next chapter of Maine’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Educator Network—an independent, educator-led community that creates opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and other educators of color to connect, grow,…
Maine DOE Update – July 17, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to create learning environments where students also experience belonging. That simple but powerful idea is guiding the next chapter of Maine’s…
PBIS in Action: Bangor’s Downeast School Showcases Successful PBIS Implementation and Inclusive Pilot Program
This spring, two educators from Tasmania, Australia, traveled across the globe to Maine through the Hardie Fellowship Program, an experience that allows Tasmanian educators to study educational systems and evidence-based practices in the United States. One of their stops was the Bangor School Department’s Downeast School, which has become a powerful example of how Positive…
Seventeen Students from Five Maine Schools Compete in Maine State Finals for the National Civics Bee
Image courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. This article was written by Waterville Senior High School rising senior Penelope Graham, who is also a co-chair of the Waterville Youth Council (a volunteer organization for the Maine State Civics Bee Finals). The Maine State Finals for the National Civics Bee were held on…
BCOPE: Building Community and Supporting Students Through Alternative Education
BCOPE students and staff gather for a group photo. For more than three decades, the Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education (BCOPE), part of RSU 71, serving Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville, has helped students reconnect with learning through strong relationships, flexibility, and community-based support. Founded in 1990 through a grant, BCOPE began as…
Maine DOE Update – July 10, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates SUN Meals Site Finder is Now Live: Find Free Meals for Youth at Locations Across Maine This Summer In the summer months, children lose access to the school meal services they may rely on during the academic year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) SUN Meals…
PRIORITY NOTICE: Request for Applications for the Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) from eligible organizations for the Maine Healthcare Careers Exploration Program. This program seeks to build sustainable career pipeline programming to support rural Maine youth in grades 9-12 in exploring healthcare occupation…
Back-to-Back Kennebec County Teachers of the Year Highlight the Power of Multilingual Learning Through the Maine Seal of Biliteracy
Twelve of the 19 Cony High School students who received the State of Maine Seal of Biliteracy gathered for a group photo at the recognition assembly held May 26, 2026. Nineteen members of Cony High School’s Class of 2026 were recently recognized for earning the State of Maine Seal of Biliteracy, a distinction that honors…
Back-to-School Grants Available for School Employees Through LifeChanger of the Year
LifeChanger of the Year, an annual national recognition program for educators and school employees, is excited to announce a back-to-school grant opportunity for teachers as they prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. This summer, LifeChanger of the Year will be awarding 10 Back-to-School Supply Grants of $750 to K-12 public, private, and charter school employees…
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