Maine DOE Update – February 6, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Maine DOE Encourages Mainers to Participate in 2026 Read to ME Challenge

The 2026 Read to ME Challenge, a month-long public awareness campaign designed to support literacy development among Maine children, is officially underway. Maine Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Pender Makin launched the challenge on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a read-aloud to second- and third-grade students at the Tremont Consolidated School library in Bass Harbor. | More

Maine Launches Statewide Career Exploration Survey to Strengthen Resources and Opportunities for Students

Throughout Maine, schools and school administrative units (SAUs) are finding new and creative ways to help students explore careers, connect learning to real-world experiences, and prepare for life beyond the classroom. To better understand and strengthen these efforts, educators and education leaders are invited to participate in a brief Career Exploration Survey. | More

Energy Savings Funding Opportunities and Resources for Maine Schools

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to share information about new funding opportunities and resources for Maine schools, as it pertains to energy savings. The following three items are intended to help school administrative units (SAUs) maximize their energy efficiency, save money, and reduce air pollution. | More

Student Opportunity: Applications Now Open for Free, Immersive Keller BLOOM Ocean Sciences Program

Do you know a Maine high school junior who's passionate about science and curious about the ocean? Applications are now open for a no-cost, immersive ocean research experience through the Keller BLOOM Program, offered by the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

PBIS in Action: How RSU 22 Is Building Positive School Culture District-Wide

Regional School Unit (RSU) 22 (Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort) is making significant strides in creating a positive, student-centered culture, thanks to the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Professional Learning Series - 'Beyond Compliance: Integrated Supports for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities'

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is offering a new, six-part professional learning series titled, "Beyond Compliance: Integrated Supports for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities," to be facilitated by Maine DOE Teacher Leader Fellow Melissa Frans. | More

View the Maine Department of Education's Events Calendar here.

Career/Project Opportunities:

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