{"id":125,"date":"2024-12-12T13:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T18:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/cares\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:38:20","slug":"cares","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/cares\/","title":{"rendered":"CARES"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:65px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93{background-color:#faf4ec;}.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id125_402b2d-93 > 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wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_d96cfc-57\">CARES<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_66a067-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_66a067-82\">The Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools (CARES) is the research hub of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. We connect cutting-edge research with real-world practice, supporting educators, students and communities in achieving equitable, evidence-based outcomes. By fostering innovation, building collaborative partnerships, and streamlining grant development, CARES empowers the college&#8217;s faculty and staff to address the pressing challenges in education today. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column125_305fbf-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id125_5c1142-1d kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane125_f4d194-db\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><span style=\"font-family: stratum-1-web;font-weight:900\">Rural Education &amp; Community<\/span><br \/>Development<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_b634ea-76\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_b634ea-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_b634ea-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_b634ea-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_b634ea-76\">Our research focuses on strengthening educational outcomes and fostering economic growth in Maine\u2019s rural communities.  Together, we create real-world solutions that honor the character of Maine&#8217;s rural places while building pathways to a brighter future for learners and communities alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #ffffff;border-right:0px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:0px solid #ffffff;border-left:0px solid #ffffff;}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #3698d4;border-right:0px solid #3698d4;border-bottom:0px solid #3698d4;border-left:0px solid #3698d4;}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column125_46130c-dd > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_4c66df-63:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_4c66df-63:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_4c66df-63:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( 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By building on our historic strengths in supporting student achievement, we advance innovative research aligned with national priorities in STEM education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #ffffff;border-right:0px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:0px solid #ffffff;border-left:0px solid #ffffff;}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #3698d4;border-right:0px solid #3698d4;border-bottom:0px solid #3698d4;border-left:0px solid #3698d4;}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column125_65e683-d4 > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id125_1a87cf-33 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane125_a9999f-09\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><span style=\"font-family: stratum-1-web;font-weight:900\">Belonging &amp; Inclus<\/span>ive Education<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_3a9ce5-c6\">Research in Belonging and Inclusion focuses on fostering equitable and inclusive educational environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and connected. By examining systems, practices, and relationships, we aim to support schools and communities in celebrating diversity and ensuring meaningful opportunities for everyone to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #ffffff;border-right:0px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:0px solid #ffffff;border-left:0px solid #ffffff;}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid #3698d4;border-right:0px solid #3698d4;border-bottom:0px solid #3698d4;border-left:0px solid #3698d4;}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column125_f066ae-18 > 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.kt-accordion-panel-inner{background:#ffffff;padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;font-family:stratum-1-web;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;padding-top:23px;padding-right:23px;padding-bottom:23px;padding-left:23px;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#003263;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#003263;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( 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):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:1px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id125_e6ca9c-27 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:10px solid #ed6f48;border-right:1px solid #082e58;border-bottom:1px solid 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class=\"kt-adv-heading125_c909d4-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_c909d4-a6\">CARES connects research with real-world practice to drive innovation and support educators, students, administrators, and policymakers. Our mission is to strengthen grant development, foster long-term partnerships with schools and communities, and enhance collaboration across the college and beyond. We aim to enrich lives and showcase the transformative power of education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:50px;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6:not(.specificity){margin-top:40px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column125_a7e77e-e6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:30px;line-height:1.5em;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_4e374b-3f\">Our Vision<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_bf47f1-2d\">Our vision is to transform education through innovative research, collaborative partnerships, and evidence-based practices. We strive to empower diverse learning communities by embracing advanced technologies, fostering inclusion, and driving equitable access to educational opportunities, particularly in rural and underrepresented areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((80px * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((80px * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41{background-image:linear-gradient(235deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 100%);}.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:250px;}.kb-row-layout-id125_480b8d-41 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading125_35a749-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_35a749-38\">\u201cBoosting the rural STEM teacher workforce in Maine and beyond will strengthen local and regional economies as these educators inspire young people to pursue careers in science, engineering and math-related fields. We\u2019re excited to partner with rural districts and communities to develop a set of best practices around the recruitment, training and retention of these vital classroom teachers.\u201d&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_93d300-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_93d300-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_93d300-a8\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_93d300-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_93d300-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_93d300-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_93d300-a8 img.kb-inline-image, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_512e0f-a0, 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She is wearing glasses and a colorful, patterned blouse, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-2.39.43-PM.png 396w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-2.39.43-PM-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-2.39.43-PM-93x140.png 93w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-2.39.43-PM-317x479.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-125_d9d788-19 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-125_d9d788-19 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column125_414040-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column125_414040-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column125_414040-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column125_414040-b5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_1301b2-23\"]{text-align:center;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-2-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_1301b2-23\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_1301b2-23\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_1301b2-23\"]{font-size:35px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading125_1301b2-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading125_1301b2-23\">CARES in the NEWs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class='ums-post-picker ums_post_summary grid2'>\n\t\t<div class='ums_post_summary-item'>\n\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/2025\/04\/22\/umaine-researchers-present-innovative-work-at-aera\/' class='ums_pp_post_link' >\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_feat_img'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"An aerial photo of Stevens Hall on the University of Maine campus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/06\/CEC-DADD-feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_post_content'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_date'>April 22, 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_title'>UMaine researchers present innovative work at AERA<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class='ums_post_summary-item'>\n\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/2025\/03\/27\/learning-without-limits-registration-now-open-for-2025-umaine-summer-educators-institute\/' class='ums_pp_post_link' >\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_feat_img'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo of the back of a woman&#039;s jacket with the word &quot;TEACH&quot; stitched across the shoulders.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Summer-Educators-Institute-2025-feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_post_content'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_date'>March 27, 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_title'>Learning Without Limits: Registration now open for 2025 UMaine Summer Educators Institute<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class='ums_post_summary-item'>\n\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/2025\/03\/07\/seeking-to-improve-services-for-students-with-autism-umaine-counseling-center-taps-special-education-professors-expertise\/' class='ums_pp_post_link' >\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_feat_img'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo of Angela Fileccia and Sarah Howorth in front of the University of Maine Counseling Center.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Counseling-Center-Fileccia-Howorth.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='ums_pp_post_content'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_date'>March 7, 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class='ums_pp_post_title'>Seeking to improve services for students with autism, UMaine Counseling Center taps special education professor\u2019s 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