Howorth discusses AI in the classroom on WFVX
Associate Professor of Special Education Sarah Howorth was featured on WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) for a conversation about ways K-12 teachers can use artificial intelligence to enrich student learning.
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Kimball discusses school funding and taxes with Sun Journal
Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball, interim dean of the UMaine College of Education and Human Development, spoke with the Sun Journal for an article titled “As Maine towns balk at rising education costs, some call for sheltering the property tax.”
Read moreUMaine alumna Throckmorton named Maine Teacher of the Year finalist
University of Maine College of Education and Human Development alumna Emilie Throckmorton has been named a finalist for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Read moreNews Center Maine highlights College of Education and Human Development support for rural STEM teachers
A story that aired on News Center Maine this week showcased efforts by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development to help rural school districts recruit, educate and retain STEM teachers.
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development announces leadership transition
Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball, who has been associate dean for undergraduate and teacher education, has been named interim dean, and Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Instructional Technology Justin Dimmel has been appointed associate dean for academics and student engagement.
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UMaine College of Education and Human Development Spring 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Maine has announced the names of students who earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2024 semester. The list includes more than 340 students from the College of Education and Human Development.
Read moreKimball op-ed on support for teachers published in BDN, Piscataquis Observer
Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball wrote an op-ed published in the Bangor Daily News this week, urging Mainers to support teachers and educators in their efforts to help students reach their full potential.
Read moreMEPRI study cited in Bangor Daily News article on Maine students’ math, reading scores
A recent report from the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) that found only nine of 58 Maine schools surveyed were using reading instructional programs aligned with high quality standards was cited in a Bangor Daily News article this week.
Read moreMaine news outlets boost hazing prevention summit, research
Attendees of this week’s Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC) Summit at the University of Maine learned about tools and strategies for ending hazing on college campuses, and creating more inclusive, welcoming communities.
Read moreUMaine hosting national summit on hazing prevention in higher education
Elizabeth Allan, a UMaine professor of higher education, is a leading researcher on hazing and the founder of StopHazing, which works to promote safe and inclusive schools, campuses and organizations.
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