Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:11 GMT

Blending Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Science: Maine DOE Releases “Maple Bytes” Interdisciplinary Instructional Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning has released a new, innovative interdisciplinary instructional program called “Maple Bytes,” which provides Maine educators with the opportunity to engage students in a unique, hands- …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Maine Students Invited to Contribute to National Youth Artifact for the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of ...

Image courtesy of the MY AMERICA website. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to share a new civic learning opportunity for Maine educators and students: MY AMERICA: From Ground Zero to Common Ground, a nationwide, youth-driven art and civic …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

Community Schools Grant Opportunity

Pursuant to Title 20-A, §15689-A, the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education (DOE) may provide funding to school administrative units (SAUs) to support the establishment of community school(s). As such, the Maine DOE is currently accepting …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 13:39 GMT

Maine DOE Seeks Educators to Enhance MOOSE Module Supports

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking educators to support the iteration and improvement of existing MOOSE (Maine Online Open-Source Education) modules, including the development of accompanying educator resources. The MOOSE platform provides …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

Schools and SAUs Invited to Host AmeriCorps Members for 2026-2027 Program Year

Schools and school administrative units (SAUs) across Maine are invited to explore an opportunity to build local capacity and deepen community impact by hosting an AmeriCorps member during the 2026-2027 program year through Goodwill Industries of Northern …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

National Youth Opportunity: ‘Mott Million Dollar Challenge’ Invites Students to Share Big Ideas

Educators across Maine are encouraged to share an exciting national opportunity with their students: the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a youth pitch competition designed to empower students in grades K-12 to turn big ideas into solutions that make life …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

PBIS in Action: How Portland Public Schools Is Transforming School Culture

At Portland Public Schools, the journey to creating joyful, supportive, and safe learning environments took a major step forward when Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) moved from scattered, school-level efforts to a central part of the …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Get Ready for the 11th Annual Read to ME Challenge in February!

For the 11th consecutive year, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is partnering with schools and community organizations across the state to promote the Read to ME Challenge, a month-long public awareness campaign held in February. The Read to ME …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

PRIORITY NOTICE: Additional 30-Day Comment Period for Revised Master Contractual Agreements for Private Schools Offering Special ...

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is providing a second 30-day comment period regarding master contractual agreements for private schools offering special education programs. During the first comment period in October 2025, many of you outlined …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

PRIORITY NOTICE: Guidance for Submitting Competitive Grant Applications Using Vendor Self Service

The State of Maine now uses Vendor Self Service (VSS) for all competitive procurement. As such, Maine school administrative units (SAUs) are asked to please use VSS to submit applications for and questions about all competitive grant opportunities (also …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

Maine DOE Update – January 9, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Grants for After-School and Summer-Learning Programs Now Available; Applications Due April 7, 2026 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the release of a request for …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Maine DOE Offers Variety of Numeracy Learning Opportunities Aligned to Maine’s Statewide Action Plans

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to engage in numeracy learning opportunities that are thoughtfully aligned to Maine’s statewide Action Plans. The quieter winter season often …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Maine DOE Offers Variety of Literacy Learning Opportunities Aligned to Maine’s Statewide Action Plans

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to engage in literacy learning opportunities that are thoughtfully aligned to Maine’s statewide Action Plans. The quieter winter season often …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Announces 2025 Awardees

The Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (Maine AHPERD) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Teacher of the Year awards, as well as recognition awards for Individual and Community Partner Organizations and Outstanding …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

Youth Leaders from Maine and New Hampshire Gather for ‘Can We? Connect’ at Augusta Civic Center

Maranacook High School student leaders lead a “Teen Issues” event at their school following the “Can We? Connect” event. An early December snowstorm didn’t stop nearly 300 students and educators from 17 high schools across Maine and New Hampshire from …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

A Look Back: Maine FFA Celebrates the Year of Youth in Agriculture

From left to right: Sierra Hemond; Julia Deitrick; Jillian McLaughlin; Lane Carmichael; Hannah Shaw; Maine Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Amanda Beal; Julia Pierce; Hayley Mane; and Mia Arcott. This article was written by Jillian …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Jordan-Small Middle School Pilots Innovative Outdoor Education Program Through Science Curriculum

Students in Jordan-Small Middle School’s outdoor education pilot program bird-watch as one of their recent activities. At Jordan-Small Middle School (JSMS) in RSU 14, teacher Jed Bloom’s science classes no longer stop at the classroom door. This past fall …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 13:51 GMT

Grants for After-School and Summer-Learning Programs Now Available; Applications Due April 7, 2026

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the release of a request for proposals (RFP), seeking bids from organizations interested in implementing comprehensive after-school and summer-learning programs during the 2026-2027 academic …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 13:51 GMT

Maine Students Invited to Participate in National Civics Bee® Competition

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is bringing the National Civics Bee® to Maine—offering middle school students a new opportunity to strengthen their …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 13:21 GMT

Maine DOE Recruiting Educators for High-Quality Instructional Material Capacity-Building Cohort

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is recruiting 30 certified educators to participate in a statewide capacity-building cohort, a key component of Maine’s coordinated Literacy and Numeracy Action Plans. These plans outline a comprehensive system of …

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