Student Leadership
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Student Cabinet is a group of students who meet with representatives from the Maine DOE to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the Student Cabinet is to provide a forum for Maine students’ voices to be heard.
How to Become a Student Cabinet Member
Student Cabinet members are selected through an application process in the fall of each year.
Maine students in grades 4 – 12 and their first year of college can apply to join the Student Cabinet.
Meetings are held virtually via Zoom on a monthly basis from December through May.
Applications are currently open, now through November 15, 2026.
Application Process
Student Cabinet members are selected through a lottery system for each county, ensuring equitable representation across Maine.
The Maine DOE aims to appoint four students from each county based on the application pool.
Applications typically open in the fall each year. The review process typically happens in November.
All applicants are notified through the email address provided on the application by December each year.
Recent Student Cabinet Highlights
Contact
Rachel Paling
Communications & Outreach Manager
Email: Rachel.Paling@maine.gov