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Maine Department of Education

Published
March 5, 2025

Trump administration finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy

The decision, dated Feb. 25, came just days after the administration announced its investigation and does not appear to be based on conversations with state officials.
Published
February 10, 2025

How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?

President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Published
February 6, 2025

Lawmakers question Maine educational officials on poor math and reading scores

Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don't accurately assess Maine's innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
Published
February 4, 2025

Maine technician explains why he quit his job at Lion Electric Co. after 4 months

"It was more like a science project than a validated, road-legal vehicle," Will Doucette said of Lion Electric's school buses.
Published
January 24, 2025

Maine education department seeks teacher nominations

Nominations are sought for the 2025 Somerset County Teacher of the Year; the deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.

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Published
January 7, 2025

Maine religious schools ask appeals court to halt state’s anti-discrimination rules

Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the federal court in Boston to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds.
Published
December 11, 2024

Maine’s Child Development Services is struggling to pay its contractors on time

After significant turnover in the finance office, Maine's Department of Education says CDS has experienced 'widespread' issues with paying some of its 345 contracted providers on time.
Published
December 5, 2024

To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways

A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Published
November 20, 2024

How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?

Donald Trump's vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine's free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
Published
September 26, 2024

Watch: Federal official tours Augusta facility for children with special needs

A privately funded $5.9 million expansion allows the Children's Center of Augusta at 1 Alden Ave. to help more children, but need in Maine exceeds availability of services.