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Maine Department of Education Press Releases

3,250 Press Releases
  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

    Maine DOE Update – May 31, 2024

    From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Mark your calendars! Registration for the Data Summer Training is currently open! Trainings are scheduled at varying locations across the state from July 29th to August 1st and August 12th to August …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

    Maine DOE Announces 9th Annual Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge

    (Pictured: Valerie, a student at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary, Brunswick School Department.) Summer vacation is a welcome break from the daily school routine for children and parents alike, but the summer months can be detrimental to students’ learning …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

    U.S. CDC Guidance for Preventing the Spread of Infections in Schools

    United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) recently released a press release highlighting Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learning. The full guidance, Preventing Spread of …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

    State Reporting Summer Training

    Mark your calendars! Registration for the Data Summer Training is currently open! Trainings are scheduled at varying locations across the state from July 29th to August 1st and August 12th to August 15th. This year’s training will focus on reporting …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

    Exciting Early Childhood Summer Summit Opportunity

    Are you interested in exploring critical issues impacting early care and education? Are you wondering how you could work more collaboratively within your community to connect early childhood partners (e.g., childcare, schools, community-based organizations …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

    Using Genealogy to Teach Inclusive History Workshops

    The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has opened registration for the second year of the American Ancestors genealogical inquiry workshop for grade 4-8 teachers and administrators.  This program trains teachers to use inquiry-based lessons incorporating …

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  • Published on May 29, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

    Media Release: Maine DOE Celebrates Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Deering High School Employees as 2024 RISE Award ...

    Food Service Coordinator Sheila Nevells and Administrative Secretary Liana Littig Selected as Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) State Finalists Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin joined School Union 76 school leaders and staff to honor …

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  • Published on May 28, 2024 - 12:51 GMT

    Seeking Teacher Leadership Fellows to support Multilingual Learners

    As part of our work to elevate the expertise of the Maine education field, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is looking to hire Maine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) educators in the following areas: elementary newcomer programming, …

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  • Published on May 28, 2024 - 12:51 GMT

    Preschool Maine Early Learning and Development Standards Update Released

    The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), are thrilled to announce the release of the updated Preschool-Maine …

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  • Published on May 24, 2024 - 19:56 GMT

    Save the Date: 2024 Maine DOE Annual Summit Scheduled for August 6-8

    The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce that its Annual Summit is scheduled for August 6th through 8th at Augusta Civic Center. This year’s theme is Supporting the Whole Student & Community. The event features keynote speakers …

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  • Published on May 24, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

    Maine DOE Update – May 24, 2024

    From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting timeframe. |  More | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News …

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  • Published on May 23, 2024 - 12:56 GMT

    Media Release: Governor Mills Announces Major Expansion of Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative 

    $6.6 million investment will provide 4,000 students with access to free afterschool and summer outdoor learning and career exploration programs    Governor Janet Mills today announced a significant expansion of her Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative that …

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  • Published on May 22, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

    Maine DOE Seeking Participants for the Title I Committee of Practitioners

    Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires each state educational agency that receives Title I funds to create a State Committee of Practitioners to advise the State in its responsibilities under the Title I program. The purpose of this …

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  • Published on May 22, 2024 - 12:58 GMT

    #TeachWithTech Grant Makes 3D Printing Accessible and Ecological at MDIRSS/AOS #91

    The Mount Desert Island Regional School System’s (MDIRSS/AOS #91) Filabot Full Recycling initiative is creating new opportunities and ways of engaging in innovative educational practices in environmentally and economically conscious ways that foster …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 20:45 GMT

    Virtual Reality Enhances Cultural Learning in Cony High School’s German Class

    Deb Backman’s German 3 class at Cony High School in Augusta is leading the way in educational technology by integrating virtual reality (VR) into their curriculum, thanks to the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) TeachWithTech grant. To immerse students …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 16:31 GMT

    Celebrating & Welcoming Our Military Families at School 

    (Pictured: Kittery School Department Superintendent Eric Waddell with ninth-grade students Mary Auman and Aubrey Jackson)  Since 1999, May has been recognized as Military Appreciation Month after former Senator John McCain proposed this during the …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

    Brewer School District’s Renita Ward-Downer Named 2024 Curriculum Leader of the Year

    This exciting news was shared by the Maine Curriculum Leader’s Association (MCLA) The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) is thrilled to announce Renita Ward-Downer as the 2024 Curriculum Leader of the Year! MCLA is a state-wide collaborative that …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

    Due Dates & Resources for Quarter End-of-Year Reports

    Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting timeframe. A webinar will be hosted on Tuesday, May 21st regarding all four reports. Register Here Behavior Certification …

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  • Published on May 17, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

    Maine DOE Update – May 17, 2024

    From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News & Updates Adult education programs offer opportunity, connection, and empowerment to students from all ages and backgrounds. Commissioner Makin …

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  • Published on May 17, 2024 - 12:24 GMT

    Applications Open for Public Pre-K Partnership Pilot Grant

    Maine’s Preschool Development Renewal Grant is supporting the Maine Department of Education (DOE) to offer grant funding to school administrative units (SAUs) to increase the number of eligible 4-year-olds attending high-quality public Pre-Kindergarten ( …

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