Mainebiz reports on Rural Thrive project
Mainebiz reported on a new program led by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development state’s rural educators thrive by supporting them at key points in their careers. Rural Thrive: The Rural Educator Resilience Project launched this school year with a $3.3 million Congressionally Directed Spending award secured in Fiscal Year 2024 by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Sen. Angus King. In addition to UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, the project includes educator preparation programs at other public universities across the state, as well Thomas College and Colby College.