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Study examines how working moms in distance education navigate distractions and achieve academic success

researchers at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development published an article featuring case studies of six academically high-achieving working moms enrolled in distance education courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their findings suggest that effective course design, making use of prior knowledge, scaffolding instruction and encouraging social presence can mitigate distractions and reduce the cognitive load of working mothers who are college students.

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Study asks what personal and professional factors help mitigate teacher burnout

A new study from two University of Maine researchers suggests that the personal protective factors of resilience and compassion satisfaction, and the professional factor of working in a positive school climate are key to mitigating burnout among teachers.

‘Teaching is my calling’: Heather Anderson, UMaine alumna and Aroostook County Teacher of the Year

Things have come full circle for Heather Anderson.

News outlets feature UMaine study about impact of COVID-19 pandemic on research

The Bangor Daily News and Phys.org highlighted a study from the University of Maine exploring how the first year of the pandemic affected research activities at the institution.

Researchers at the University of Maine work in a lab on campus while masked during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study explores ‘wicked problem’ of COVID-19’s impact on research and scholarship in higher education

“Wicked problems are complex, nonlinear and unique, with a high likelihood of serious consequences without quick solutions,” says Asli Sezen-Barrie, lead author of the study and an associate professor of curriculum, assessment and instruction at UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development.

Rural educators struggle to meet student mental health with limited resources, UMaine study finds

Educators in Maine’s rural schools are struggling to meet the mental and emotional needs of their students due to a lack of resources, and institutional support, according to a new study from the University of Maine.

Emily Albee: 2022 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year found a passion for education and social justice at UMaine

Emily Albee (’06, ’09G, ’12G) says her high school students are often surprised to learn that she wasn’t entirely prepared for college when she started attending the University of Maine.

Educators invited to PBIS retreat in August

With the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact students, families and teachers in Maine, the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) are teaming up to offer a training Aug. 8 for educators on the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in schools.

A student participates in the 2019 Step Up to College program at the UnA student wearing a virtual reality head set participates in the 2019 Step Up to College program at the University of Maine.iversity of Maine.

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.

MEPRI 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.

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