COEHD faculty, staff and students present innovative work at UMS Rural Issues Symposium
The University of Maine System held its inaugural Rural Issues Symposium at Buchanan Alumni House on the University of Maine campus on Friday, Nov. 1.
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UMaine, RSC to continue partnership supporting rural schools and communities
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.
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development announces leadership transition
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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UMaine awarded NSF grant to help rural schools recruit, educate and retain STEM teachers
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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UMaine to host largest ever education career fair as schools face surging teacher shortages
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, the largest teacher preparation program in the state, will host nearly 50 employers at its annual education career fair on April 5.
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UMaine to boost rural educator workforce with funds secured by Sens. Collins and King
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will expand ongoing professional development, mentoring and other evidence-based support to more than 200 rural educators statewide with $3.3 million in one-time funds included in a federal budget package passed last week.
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UMaine celebrates future teachers with inaugural pinning ceremony
On Friday, January 26 the UMaine College of Education and Human Development celebrated those students who have chosen teaching as a career with its first ever pinning ceremony.
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UMS, Maine DOE expand whole-student supports for Maine schools
More K–12 students and educators in Maine are set to benefit from stronger social, emotional and behavioral supports thanks to Maine PBIS, a collaboration between the University of Maine System and Maine Department Education, which is adding 21 new schools to its professional development cohort.
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Registration open for Summer Technology Institute for educators
Education professionals are invited to attend a three-day virtual conference Aug. 1–3 sponsored by the University of Maine System’s collaborative instructional technology program.
Read moreCarly Frost: Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Low Incidence Disabilities)
Carly Frost (McDonald) is the 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education (Low Incidence Disabilities).
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