The Maine Department of Education (DOE) promotes the best learning opportunities for all Maine students by:

Inspiring trust in our schools; focusing on a whole student approach; encouraging innovation; respecting educators; providing information, guidance, professional learning and support to schools and educators; and providing adequate and equitable school funding and resources.

The Maine DOE Newsroom highlights the work of Maine schools and the Maine DOE.

Good News from Maine Schools

Reimagining Recess at Noble Intermediate School: Building Skills Through Play
Community Regional Charter School Spreads Holiday Cheer Through First-Ever ‘Giving Room’
PBIS in Action: How Portland Public Schools Is Transforming School Culture
Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Announces 2025 Awardees
Youth Leaders from Maine and New Hampshire Gather for ‘Can We? Connect’ at Augusta Civic Center
Jordan-Small Middle School Pilots Innovative Outdoor Education Program Through Science Curriculum
A Look Back: Maine FFA Celebrates the Year of Youth in Agriculture
Princeton Elementary Showcases Hands-On STEAM Learning Through Maine DOE Learning Tour
Maine Adult Education Educator Julie Berube Honored with National Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy Grant
Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry Named Finalist for AASA National Superintendent of the Year Award