Community Learning for Maine website launch event announced
The nonprofit Rural Aspirations Project will host a virtual launch for its new website, Community Learning for Maine (CL4ME) on Thursday, May 14 from 4–5 p.m. on Zoom.
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Ashley Buttice: Student Development in Higher Education Excellence Award
Ashley Buttice is the 2020 recipient of the Student Development in Higher Education Excellence Award, presented to a graduating master’s student who has most exemplified combined academic and professional excellence with consistently exceptional classroom performance alongside outstanding service to the higher education graduate program, the university and the field.
Read moreJane Pappas: Social Justice in Higher Education Award
Jane Pappas is the 2020 recipient of the Social Justice in Higher Education Award, presented to a graduating student in the student development in higher education master’s program who has demonstrated deep and consistent commitment to understanding, analyzing, and advancing both theory and practice related to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice in higher education as evidenced by both academic and co-curricular pursuits and accomplishments during their graduate studies.
Read moreSarahJoy Chaples: Outstanding Student in Human Development
SarahJoy Chaples of Bangor is the recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Student in Human Development award from the College of Education and Human Development’s Master of Arts program in Human Development. SarahJoy is a community leader helping people live their best lives. She does this through financial literacy education, entrepreneurship training and advocacy as a […]
Read moreRebecca Blodgett: Outstanding Student in Individual and Family Studies
Rebecca Blodgett of Parkman, Maine is the 2020 outstanding student in Child Development and Family Relations, Individual and Family Studies concentration. Rebecca studied abroad in China during her time at UMaine and was involved in several extracurricular activities, including Alternative Breaks. Hometown: Parkman, Maine High School: Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford Parents: Joanne Morin […]
Read moreLaura Farragher-Gemma: Outstanding Student in Early Childhood Education
Laura Farragher-Gemma is the outstanding student in Child Development and Family Relations, Early Childhood Education concentration. Laura is from Millis, Massachusetts, and has worked with young children throughout her time at UMaine.
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Maine Schools in Focus: Assessing Progress Toward Universal Preschool Education
The Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI), through the University of Maine, has conducted several studies in the past five years examining school districts’ readiness to start or expand public preschool, parents’ preferences for preschool, and the ways districts are structuring and delivering these programs in Maine.
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Amir Reza honored with inaugural Sue Estler distinguished alumnus award
Twenty years after earning his master’s degree at the University of Maine, Amir Reza has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Sue Estler Distinguished Higher Education Alumnus Award from the College of Education and Human Development graduate program in higher education.
Read moreBDN, WABI highlight student teachers staying connected with youth
The Bangor Daily News interviewed University of Maine student teachers Kaylee Grindle and Olivia Murphy, both seniors, about employing innovative remote learning techniques to educate and stay virtually connected with youth.
Read moreBiddle, Sezen-Barrie among UMaine faculty members to receive tenure and/or promotion
The University of Maine has announced that 28 faculty members have received tenure and/or promotion, including two faculty members from the College of Education and Human Development.
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