KPE Alum Angela Hanscom: Summer Camp Founder
TimberNook, a summer camp with a name meant to convey a hidden spot in the woods, was founded by Angela Hanscom, a UMaine College of Education and Human Development alum.
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College of Education and Human Development Co-Hosts Book Drive, BDN Reports
The Bangor Daily News reported on the the third annual Children’s Book Drive to be held at The Briar Patch book and toy store on Central Street in Bangor on Thursday, June 25.
Read moreUniversity of Maine Announces Spring 2015 Dean’s List
The University of Maine recognized 2,163 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2015 semester.
Read morePennLive Cites UMaine Hazing Study
PennLive cited a 2008 University of Maine study in the article “‘A culture problem, not a college problem’: The discussion on combating hazing continues.”
Read moreHolly Stewart is the America East Woman of the Year
University of Maine graduate and former field hockey star Holly Stewart was named the America East Woman of the Year at the annual conference meeting Tuesday, June 2, in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
Read moreMaine Writing Project in Second Year of Teacher Leadership Grant
The Maine Writing Project (MWP) led by Kenneth Martin in the College of Education and Human Development has received $10,000 for the second half of a two-year SEED Teacher Leadership Development Grant from the National Writing Project.
Read moreChildren’s Book Drive to Benefit Literacy Volunteers
The 3rd Annual Children’s Book Drive to benefit Literacy Volunteers will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 23, at Briar Patch Book & Toy Store, 27 Central St., Bangor.
Read moreSanford Harmony Program Cited in Education Week Blog for Receiving $20 Million Donation
The Sanford Harmony program, an early-childhood social skills program, was cited in an Education Week blog post about a $20 million anonymous donation made to the San Diego-based National University.
Read moreMultiple Media Outlets Report on Sanford Collaborative
A number of media outlets covered the announcement of the newly formed Sanford Education Collaborative — a nine-university network that includes the University of Maine.
Read moreSanford Education Collaborative Formed to Improve Academic Performance, Reduce Bullying
This fall, children in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes in several schools in Maine will be introduced to a lovable stranded visitor from outer space named Zappazipplezenzoozery, or Z.
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