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Maine Department of Education

Published
October 19, 2023

State’s new education podcast features 2 Portland teachers

The Maine Department of Education plans to highlight state educators and education in the monthly show.
Published
October 13, 2023

Some criticize uneven distribution of pandemic debit cards for groceries

More than 20,000 Maine students were left out of the pandemic relief program that provided up to $120 per child to spend on food.
Published
October 12, 2023

Performing arts program at Waterville high school wins national award

A surprise ceremony was held Thursday at Waterville Senior High School to award students and staff the Performing Arts School of Excellence award given by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Published
June 26, 2023

Hot Lunch Summer returns to the Midcoast, providing free and nutritious meals for kids

A summer lunch program hosted by Maine Hunger Prevention Program and Maine Department of Education lessens the burden for families who participate in free school lunch programs during the year.
Published
April 12, 2023

Maine legislators consider bills to change state K-12 funding formula

The Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs heard testimony on 8 bills proposing changes to or examination of the state's K-12 funding formula.

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Published
March 29, 2023

Maine schools to receive $42 million in additional state funding after miscalculation discovered

Many, but not all, districts around the state will receive more funding. The Portland school district, the state's largest, will receive $3.6 million more than it initially expected.
Published
March 1, 2023

Maine may lose federal funds over student testing shift

The U.S. Department of Education says the state has not conducted the legally required student assessments to receive funding for low-income students, but state officials are challenging the decision.
Published
February 14, 2023

School meals served on remote learning days will now be reimbursed by the state

The news could be a boon to central Maine districts that were facing thousands of dollars of unbudgeted expenses or ending the school year in late June.
Published
January 31, 2023

Bill would extend eligibility for special education services

Some school districts, however, balk at cost and opponents question whether the public school system is the right place to best serve this population up to age 22.
Published
January 10, 2023

Auburn school officials fear delays for opening new high school

Cost overruns are estimated at at least $7.5 million.