Abby Bourgeois: Outstanding Student in Early Childhood Education
Abby Bourgeois of York, Maine is the 2025 Outstanding Student in Early Childhood Education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
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MEPRI study cited in Bangor Daily News article on Maine students’ math, reading scores
A recent report from the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) that found only nine of 58 Maine schools surveyed were using reading instructional programs aligned with high quality standards was cited in a Bangor Daily News article this week.
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UMaine promotes mental health and wellness in schools with summer educators institute
Over 100 Maine teachers and school administrators participated in the University of Maine Educators Institute last week, exploring evidence-based practices and strategies around the theme of “Promoting Mental Health and Wellness” with experts from UMaine and various state and national organizations.
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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.
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UMaine to host summer educators institute with a focus on mental health and wellness
After a successful launch in 2022, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and Summer University will host the second annual UMaine Educators Institute, June 22–23.
Read moreFlanagan co-authors dyslexia explainer for MEA magazine
Sarah Flanagan, University of Maine assistant professor of special education, and Rachel Brown-Chidsey, assistant professor of special education at the University of Southern Maine, have an article in the new edition of Maine Educator, the magazine of the Maine Education Association, titled “Dyslexia 101: Questions & Answers for Educators.”
Read moreCOEHD faculty present research, Biddle recognized at rural education forum
University of Maine associate professor of educational leadership Catharine Biddle was honored with two awards at last week’s National Forum to Advance Rural Education, hosted by the National Rural Education Association in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Read moreTwo UMaine grads among the finalists for 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year
University of Maine College of Education and Human Development alumnae Heather Anderson (‘99) and Emily Albee (‘06, ‘09G, ‘12G) have been named finalists for 2023 Maine Teacher of Year.
Read moreKimball joins College of Education and Human Development as associate dean
Ezekiel (Zeke) Kimball has been named associate dean for undergraduate and teacher education at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
Read moreMEPRI 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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