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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.

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.

Flanagan 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.”

COEHD 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.

Two 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.

Kimball 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.

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.

UMaine faculty, students present at 2022 NEERO annual conference

Several University of Maine faculty members and students are participating in this week’s New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) annual conference, April 6-8 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and online.

Valerie Cartonio: Graduate student creates podcast for people impacted by incarceration

As part of their recently completed Master of Arts degree in Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Valerie Cartonio created a podcast, specifically designed for people who are in jail or prison, or otherwise affected by incarceration.

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