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.
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The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and the Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) have agreed to extend their partnership focused on advancing the preparation and professional development of high-quality rural teachers and school leaders throughout New England.
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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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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.
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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.
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With rural schools facing significant shortages of highly-qualified teachers, particularly those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will use a grant from the National Science Foundation to boost support for future and current STEM educators in rural school districts.
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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.
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College campuses across the country are working to put an end to hazing, a form of interpersonal and community violence that is often normalized and minimized through tradition. At the same time, post-secondary institutions are grappling with legacies of racism and white supremacy rooted in similar norms and practices.
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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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Two University of Maine College of Education and Human Development alumni have been named 2024 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Emilie Throckmorton is the Penobscot County Teacher of the Year and Ashley Cirone is this year’s Washington County Teacher of the Year. They were among 16 educators honored last week at a ceremony in […]
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