UMaine study offers model for providing social skills supports to college students with autism
A pilot study led by researchers at the University of Maine could lead to improved services for college students with autism.
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Caron and Bishop speak to PPH about why teachers aren’t implementing Maine policy supporting LGBTQ education
Sandra Caron, professor of family relations and human sexuality, and Penny Bishop, dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, were interviewed by the Portland Press Herald for an article about why many teachers in Maine are not incorporating LGBTQ education in the classroom despite Maine policy supporting the curriculum.
Read moreMEPRI releases two reports on supports for students and teachers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) has published two new reports based on a study of the strategies and challenges involved in supporting preK–12 students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreMaine DOE boosts UMaine Educators Institute
The Maine Department of Education (MDOE) shared a University of Maine news release about the first annual UMaine Educators Institute, June 22–23.
Read moreSezen-Barrie participates in 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase
Asli Sezen-Barrie, associate professor of curriculum, assessment and instruction in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, is participating in the 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase virtual event, May 10–17.
Read moreWABI reports on College of Education and Human Development career fair
WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported on the Education Career Fair, hosted by the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development.
Read moreUMaine COEHD to host career fair April 28
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is hosting an Education Career Fair to connect preservice teachers with Maine schools and school districts.
Read moreBiddle co-writes op-ed for EdWeek about trauma-responsive care for students
Catharine Biddle, associate professor of educational leadership, co-wrote an opinion piece for EdWeek with Mark Tappan and Lyn Mikel Brown, professors of education at Colby College, about trauma-responsive care for students.
Read moreCOEHD faculty, students take home honors at Maine Impact Week
Several University of Maine College of Education and Human Development students and faculty members were honored at Maine Impact Week events, April 10-15.
Read moreCOEHD researchers to present at AERA annual meeting
The 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting is taking place this week in San Diego and virtually. Here’s a look at some of the presentations, panels, and other events featuring UMaine researchers.
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