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Recognizing Maine’s Educators and Schools

Maine Educator Recognition Opportunities – The State of Maine is fortunate to be the home of countless professional classroom teachers, top principals, distinguished superintendents, skilled specialists, and dedicated support staff.  Their enthusiasm for quality education undoubtedly plays a role throughout the entire unit in which they work.  This site hosts locations of many recognition opportunities for those special people that make a difference every day in the lives of the children we educate.  Take the time to nominate or recommend someone today!

Educator Awards -                                       

The Maine Department of Education either manages these programs or acts as a liaison between the MDOE and the program sponsor.

• Maine Teacher of the Year
• Maine Educator Talent Pool
• Milken National Educator Award
• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

School Awards -

The Maine Department of Education acts as a liaison between Maine schools and the US Department of Education.

• National Blue Ribbon Schools

Other Awards -

The Maine Department of Education does not directly participate with the awards programs listed on this page.  The collection is a sample of other recognition or awards opportunities available for those who wish to honor the professionals who support Maine’s children every day in our schools.