Public education is the cornerstone of our society and truly does hold us together. This month, Commissioner Makin is joined by two champions of public education: Steve Bailey, Executive Director of the Maine School

Boards Association and Miranda Engstrom, 2023 Hancock County Teacher of the Year and literacy specialist at Lamoine Consolidated School. They talk about the importance of lifting up the voices of educators and sharing the amazing things happening in schools across Maine through their Maine Loves Public Schools and #LoveMaineSchools campaigns. Elevating educator and school voices is critical to strengthening support and knowledge of public education in Maine so please join these efforts!