Maine

Information on State Teaching Standards, Teacher Certification Requirements, Job Postings, and More

Maine Department of Education - This is the official website for all things related to K-12 education in the state of Maine.  This is a valuable resource for both classroom teachers and homeschooling parents. Please note that this state is part of the Common Core initiative.

Maine Teaching Jobs - This official state website lists not only employment opportunities in K-12 public schools, but jobs in school administration, as well as jobs in state community colleges and universities.

Maine Teacher Certification - In every state, including Maine, teachers must be officially licensed in order to teach in a public school.  This official website has everything you need to begin the process of Maine teacher licensure.

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The capital city of Maine is Augusta, while Portland is its most populous city. 

This northeastern state is known for its beautifully changing autumn leaves. 

The former U.S. President George H.W. Bush keeps a family home at Kennebunkport. 

The state is known for its independent spirit.  Political views vary widely, but all views are generally treated with respect.

Large areas of Maine border the country of Canada.

This part of the United States is known as New England for a reason.  Topographically and visually, the Atlantic coast of Maine greatly resembles the Atlantic coast of Great Britain.  Of course, given that the continents of North America and Europe were once connected (separated by continental drift), this makes perfect sense.

Click here for free educational materials related to the geography and history of Maine.