UMaine honors winners of 2019 Correll Book Awards
Two children’s books received the 2019 Correll Book Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Informational Text at the Correll Early Literacy Conference held at the University of Maine.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UMaine among best grad schools for education
U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the top graduate schools in various fields once again ranks the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development among the best schools for education.
Read moreResearcher looks at how Maine principals decide when to let kids go outdoors for recess
The recent cold snap in Maine poses a challenging question for elementary schools in the state: How cold is too cold to let children outside for recess?
Read moreMaine Schools in Focus: Go Play Outside! Recess and Its Benefits to Student Learning
The benefits of physical activity for children are well-established and include not just increased physical health, but improvement in their social, emotional, and mental well-being as well. Getting adequate levels of physical activity is critical, and it turns out that outdoor physical activity seems to provide additional benefits.
Read moreSchool of Learning and Teaching to hold grad student research forums
The School of Learning and Teaching in the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development will host a series of graduate student research forums to help students meet each other, discuss their research interests, and learn more about faculty scholarship.
Read moreBDN, Broadway World report MAIER sponsors sensory-friendly play performance
The Bangor Daily News and Broadway World reported the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) based at the University of Maine, is sponsoring a sensory-friendly performance of Some Theatre Company’s production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Keith Anderson Community House in Orono.
Read moreSandra Caron selected 2019 Distinguished Maine Professor
Sandra Caron, professor of family relations and human sexuality with the College of Education and Human Development, is the recipient of the University of Maine Alumni Association’s 2019 Distinguished Maine Professor Award that recognizes the highest qualities of teaching, research and public service.
Read moreUMaine to host 8th annual Correll Early Literacy Conference on March 22
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will host the 8th annual Correll Early Literacy Conference on Friday March 22 at Wells Conference Center.
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development announces fall 2018 Dean’s List
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development recognized 283 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2018 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 191 are from Maine, 86 are from 16 other states and six are from four countries other than the U.S.
Read moreMaine Schools in Focus: National Board Certification—Strengthening the Teaching Profession and Closing the Opportunity Gap
National Board Certification is a voluntary advanced professional certification for educators, and identifies teaching excellence through a performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment. It is designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
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