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Maine Department of Education

Published
April 20, 2020

Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic

Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.
Published
April 18, 2020

Commentary: Crisis gives policymakers, families chance to learn from Maine’s charter schools

The end of the emergency should be a time to assess how K-12 education needs to change to truly meet students' needs.
Published
April 14, 2020

Maine education chief: Teaching your kids at home is tough – we’re all finding our way

The state Department of Education and Maine educators are here to help parents and families during this unprecedented experience.
Published
March 29, 2020

Bill Nemitz: While others partied on beaches, these Maine kids fired up their computers

A public service announcement, produced by a group of Gorham High School seniors, sends the right message on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
March 20, 2020

Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April

Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.

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Published
January 23, 2020

From skate to school: Bath skate park partners with high school completion program

Merrymeeting Adult Education and Midcoast Community Alliance are teaming up to offer education programs at the Bath skate park for people interested in finishing high school, transitioning to college or entering the workforce.
Published
January 15, 2020

Nominations for Maine teacher awards now open
Published
January 2, 2020

Scarborough student leads state’s new student cabinet

The Cabinet, comprised of students from all 16 counties, will provide Commissioner of Education Pender Makin with a youth-based focus on educational topics in the state.
Published
December 11, 2019

Maine to study preschool special education as lawmakers consider shifting services

The study will look at Maine's services compared to other states and how legislation to move services for preschool-age children from the state to local districts would affect students.
Published
December 8, 2019

Maine Voices: K-12 schools lagging in fulfilling Wabanaki studies mandate

Other schools should follow the lead of Portland Public Schools in carrying out the law, and state education officials should prioritize its implementation.