Media highlight new special education leadership certificate
The Bangor Daily News published a UMaine News release about a new graduate certificate program being introduced this fall.
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Media report on Bennett-Armistead guide to selecting children’s books on Barbara Bush Foundation website
The Bangor Daily News reported on “Sharing Stories: Tips for Parents and Caregivers,” a guide to choosing books for children developed by associate professor of literacy Susan Bennett-Armistead for the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy website.
Read moreMette calls for move away from Eurocentric curriculum in BDN column
In a Bangor Daily News column, Ian Mette, associate professor of educational leadership, calls for a shift away from accountability in PreK–12 education to address inequities and empower democracy and meaningful social change.
Read moreCurran recalls Lown’s legacy in BDN column
In a Bangor Daily News op-ed, Hugh Curran, an instructor in the Peace and Reconciliation Studies program, noted the many contributions of Bernard Lown to medicine, health equity and world peace.
Read moreCaron speaks to Bangor Metro about sex talk with kids of every age
Bangor Metro interviewed professor of family relations and human sexuality Sandra Caron about opportunities to talk to children about sex, noting that it’s not a “one-and-done” situation.
Read moreMette highlights opportunities to mitigate educational inequity in BDN op-ed
In a Bangor Daily News op-ed piece, University of Maine associate professor of educational leadership Ian Mette proposed that the pandemic provides opportunities to rethink expectations and improve education by reducing the inequities that affect learning.
Read moreJacobs cited in BDN story about outdoor exercise in winter
Lauren Jacobs, University of Maine lecturer of outdoor leadership, was interviewed in a Bangor Daily News story about cold-weather outdoor activities and the benefits of simply being outside and enjoying nature.
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 moreBDN publishes op-ed by doctoral student in educational leadership
Andrea Mercado, a doctoral student at the University of Maine, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled “Childhood trauma can slow academic development. Here’s one way to fix it.”
Read moreHigh school senior credits Reading Recovery for U.S. Presidential Scholar recognition, BDN reports
The Bangor Daily News interviewed Old Town High School senior and U.S. Presidential Scholar Emma Hargreaves, who credits Reading Recovery for helping her overcome early struggles to achieve academic success.
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