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Maine Department of Education

The Maine DOE Commons

A place for our teams to share what they know — practical guidance, tools, and articles written by Maine DOE staff for the schools and communities they support. Not news; this is the work behind it.

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Student Supports

November is Family Engagement Month

When families and educators work as partners, students attend more, achieve more, and are more likely to graduate. November is Family Engagement Month, and Maine DOE has events and resources to share.

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Interdisciplinary Instruction

National Arts In Education Week

September 13-19 is National Arts in Education Week. From music class to math class, the visual and performing arts engage students and strengthen learning.

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School Health

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Find Resources for Support

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Maine DOE and Maine CDC are here to support you with resources to recognize, address, and support youth mental health.

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Interdisciplinary Instruction

Teaching 9/11: The 25th Anniversary

The Maine Department of Education would like to introduce resources that help educators address this important and challenging milestone.

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School Health

School Nurse Summer Institute 2026

Thank You For Attending School Nurse Summer Institute!

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