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What Is Really New About Barbie's New Friend?, Kay Hyatt
What Is Really New About Barbie's New Friend?, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Barbie has a new friend. So what, you ask? Why has this new doll caught the attention of the national news media? Because Barbie1s friend has a disability. She uses a wheelchair. She is purported to be a symbol of diversity.
Pain Of Peer Rejection Follows Children Into Adulthood, Says Umaine Researcher, Kay Hyatt
Pain Of Peer Rejection Follows Children Into Adulthood, Says Umaine Researcher, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Children rejected and taunted by their peers suffer in silence, their plight often going undetected or ignored by educators, according to a University of Maine researcher who cautions that negative labeling can severely affect a child's self-identity and lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of unacceptable adult behavior.
Closer Look At Tax Burden Rankings Reflects Disparities, Notes Umaine Study, Kay Hyatt
Closer Look At Tax Burden Rankings Reflects Disparities, Notes Umaine Study, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Is Maine's tax burden really a millstone? Not necessarily, say University of Maine researchers. It all depends on the factors and numbers used to arrive at a ranking. The perceived weight of Maine's tax burden as the 10th highest in the nation has been the driving force behind Gov. Angus King's tax reform plan. And Money magazine's recent state-by-state tax burden ranking placing Maine in the number five slot has made headlines statewide.