Maine Department of Education

Published
September 25, 2024

Portland educator, politician hired as Maine’s first green schools director

Former University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings began work this week promoting sustainability in the state's schools.
Published
September 10, 2024

Maine educators share their excitement for the new school year

From building new connections with students to exciting learning opportunities, teachers across Maine have many reasons to look forward to the beginning of the school year.
Published
August 28, 2024

Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award

The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Published
June 5, 2024

Federal court denies Bangor church’s request for injunction in tuition lawsuit

Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine's Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
Published
April 11, 2024

Bill to change special education for Maine’s youngest children advances in House, Senate

The bill still needs to pass a second round of votes in both chambers and be approved for funding by the Legislature's appropriations committee before going to Gov. Janet Mills.

Published
April 8, 2024

Maine teacher shortage is expected to be widespread in the next school year

The state expects to have a critical need of teachers in health, special education, computer science, music, social studies, early childhood, art, English, English as a second language, science and math next year.
Published
March 20, 2024

Bill to overhaul how Maine educates its youngest special needs students moves ahead

The bill would transfer some of the responsibility for providing disability services to young kids onto individual school districts within 4 years – a timeline that some worry is too quick.
Published
March 18, 2024

Local monkfish stew and marinara sauce set to be served in schools

A locally produced monkfish stew is one of two products to receive the certification from Maine Local Foods Fund, which incentivizes schools to purchase locally made products.
Published
February 28, 2024

Federal judge rejects Bangor school’s request to scrap anti-discrimination law ahead of trial

Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state's Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.
Published
February 27, 2024

Lawmakers hear input on bill to have local schools, not the state, provide disability services for young kids

The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee held a public hearing Tuesday to work through a proposal to make school districts responsible for providing these services to kids ages 3 to 6.

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