The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is currently seeking educators to pilot Maine’s Online Open-Source Education (MOOSE) modules, as well as new Wabanaki Studies Educator Guides, with their classrooms this spring.
The MOOSE platform provides free, interdisciplinary, project-based learning materials, created by Maine teachers for Maine pre-K—12 students. Feedback from educators on these modules and their usability is vitally important, as the Maine DOE continuously works to improve existing modules and apply lessons learned when creating new ones. Additionally, the Maine DOE recently developed extensive Wabanaki Studies Educator Guides that are now ready to be piloted for feedback.
Educators interested in participating may apply here to use these materials in their classroom with five or more students and provide feedback about their experience. Educators must choose a module(s)/guide(s) to pilot and justify that decision in their application. Stipends will be provided for feedback on up to two modules and/or guides ($500 per module/guide) that have been piloted, with additional funds provided for de-identified student work and/or reflections ($50 per module/guide). All required elements must be completed by June 26, 2026.
Applications for the spring 2026 session are due by Sunday, April 5, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance for the program on Monday, April 6, 2026.
For further information or with questions, please contact Maine DOE MOOSE Project Manager Jennifer Page at jennifer.page@maine.gov and/or Maine DOE Wabanaki Studies Specialist Brianne Lolar at brianne.lolar@maine.gov.
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