From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Maine DOE Launches Framework for Family Engagement in Maine
In recognition of November as Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is highlighting resources available to help schools and families build meaningful, lasting partnerships that support student learning and success. | More
Maine DOE Launches Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Toolkit to Support Inclusive Classrooms
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning has released a new Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Toolkit to help Maine schools ensure students have equitable access to the digital instructional materials and resources they need to learn. To help Maine schools ensure students have equitable access to the digital instructional materials and resources they need to learn. | More
MLTI Maine Winter Classic – Register and Submit a T-Shirt Design!
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology Team is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2027 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Maine Winter Classic, scheduled for March 1-5, 2027. | More
Maine Educators Explore Genealogy as a Tool for Inquiry-Based Learning
Educators from across Maine gathered at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) on October 12 and 13, 2026, to explore how genealogy and local history can support inquiry-based learning. The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning offered the professional learning opportunity in partnership with American Ancestors, the nation’s oldest genealogical research organization. | More
Maine DOE Literacy and Numeracy Playbook Launches Set the Stage for Continued Professional Learning
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning hosted five Literacy and Numeracy Playbook Launches this fall, bringing educators together to explore resources, examine instructional priorities, and plan for meaningful, sustainable improvement in their schools. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
Lisbon Students Discover the Real-World Value of Math Through ‘Math in the Trades’ Course
For students at Lisbon High School in the Lisbon School Department, mathematics is taking on a new meaning through a program called Math in the Trades, a course created and taught by Mr. David LeTourneau in collaboration with Curriculum Director Julie Nichols. The program, offered to juniors, seniors, and sometimes even sophomores, connects mathematical concepts to real-world applications, helping students see how the skills they learn in the classroom translate directly to skilled trades, technical careers, and everyday problem-solving. | More
Every May, high school students at R.W. Traip Academy in the Kittery School Department trade their student roles for those of teacher and mentor, guiding third graders from Horace Mitchell Primary School through a day of high-ropes adventures. Now in its 15th year, this cross-district tradition gives students an opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, build confidence, and develop leadership skills while encouraging younger peers to embrace challenges and support one another. | More
Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Wins State Honor
Assistant Director of Lewiston Adult Education Razell Ward has been honored with the prestigious Gerald LeVasseur Distinguished Service Award, presented annually by the Maine Adult Education Association. Established in 1982 in memory of Gerald LeVasseur, the late Adult Education Director from Van Buren, Maine, the award honors Maine citizens whose exceptional service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting difference in the field. | More
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