Education and Human Development

A Portrait of Elizabeth Allan

Anti-hazing bill on which UMaine researcher consulted passed by Congress

Editor’s note: President Joe Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act into law on Dec. 24. The U.S. Senate last week passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing hazing on college campuses nationwide. The legislation previously passed the House of Representatives, and has been sent to President Joe Biden for […]

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Press Herald interviews Allan on Lisbon hazing report

The Portland Press Herald interviewed Elizabeth Allan, University of Maine professor of higher education leadership and founder of StopHazing, on a publicly presented report regarding hazing allegations of the Lisbon High School football team. Allan said the reactions from some of the parents are unsurprising. “It’s a really tough and disappointing situation if your child […]

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WFVX highlights UMaine attention toward best AI practices in schools

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) highlighted the attention experts at the University of Maine are putting toward conversations around best practices for artificial intelligence in schools. Sarah Howorth, UMaine associate professor of special education, is exploring how teachers can positively use AI in their classrooms and reminds people that teachers have always used technology […]

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UMaine experts leading conversations around best practices for AI in schools

Whenever she talks about teachers using artificial intelligence, University of Maine associate professor of special education Sarah Howorth likes to remind whoever she’s talking to that educators have always used technology to support student learning. “Probably the most relatable example for most people is the use of calculators in math class,” Howorth says. “We’ve also […]

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Franco American Programs opens registration for K-5 after school program

University of Maine Franco American Programs invites parents to register their children for an after school French program designed for children in grades K-5 with little to no exposure to French.   Classes are organized by ability and taught by students in UMaine’s French program and College of Education and Human Development. Susan Pinette, director of […]

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Press Herald highlight Allan’s efforts to address hazing

The Portland Press Herald highlighted Elizabeth Allan, an University of Maine professor and founder of StopHazing, and her research and outreach efforts to address hazing. Allan emphasizes the importance of addressing the hazing in schools and increased measures for preventing such incidents. 

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Wabanaki education credential created by UMaine instructor reaches new milestone

Less than two years after they launched, more than 1,000 learners — many of whom have become PK-12 educators — have now completed a self-directed University of Maine System (UMS) course about the history of the Wabanaki Nations in Maine and earned the corresponding Dawnland digital credential.  The Dawnland credential was created by John Bear […]

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Allan discusses hazing with Times Record

Elizabeth Allan, University of Maine professor of higher education leadership, spoke with the The Times Record for a story on an alleged hazing incident in Lisbon. “Every case is different, and the behaviors are different, but many are harmful not just in physical ways,” she said. “Psychological and emotional harm occurs that can be felt […]

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