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Grant Rewards Students For Research, Kay Hyatt
Grant Rewards Students For Research, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A $10,000 grant from the Nellie Mae Fund for Education to the University of Maine Upward Bound program is helping some high-achieving, low-income students with first-year college expenses. This is the sixth year the non-profit foundation has awarded grants to support pre-collegiate research internships for Upward Bound Math/Science students during the "Bridge" year between high school and college.
New Book Promotes Democracy, Power Of Drama In Teaching, Kay Hyatt
New Book Promotes Democracy, Power Of Drama In Teaching, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Drama brings democracy to learning, yet it's an under-used technique in American classrooms, says an author of a new book that presents drama as a powerful and inclusive way of teaching abstract concepts, supporting reading and writing, and understanding different perspectives of life. "Drama is not theater, and it's not about performance. It's exploration," says Jeffrey Wilhelm, assistant professor of literacy education at the University of Maine, who with colleague Brian Edmiston of Ohio State University wrote "Imagining To Learn: Inquiry, Ethics, and Integration Through Drama" (Heinemann 1998).
School Readiness Begins At Home, Not The Same For Everyone, Kay Hyatt
School Readiness Begins At Home, Not The Same For Everyone, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A child's perceived readiness for school is locally based and varies in accordance with community culture, resources and expectations, according to a University of Maine researcher, who says preschool screening should be an instructional starting point for a teacher, not a placement tool to label children or keep them out of kindergarten.
Graduate Students Learn From, Give Back To Area Schools, Kay Hyatt
Graduate Students Learn From, Give Back To Area Schools, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Students in the University of Maine's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program have spent much of the past year working with classroom teachers in three area communities They brought new ideas and varied experiences to schools in Old Town, Brewer and Orono. They also offered a rare commodity in busy public schools -- the time and resources to do research and evaluations and to develop new programs and materials.
The Bottom Line On Reading Programs: Most Work Some Of The Time, With Some Students, Paula Moore
The Bottom Line On Reading Programs: Most Work Some Of The Time, With Some Students, Paula Moore
General University of Maine Publications
Debate continues to rage in academic and research circles over beginning reading instruction. The controversies are heated and politically charged. Now, the so-called Reading War is boiling over into the popular press and stirring up unnecessary fears among parents and community members that schools and teachers may not be using the "best" method to teach reading. In Maine, reports about the Reading War are turning up with regularity in local newspapers and on radio talk shows and statewide newscasts.
Education, Social Reform Leader James Comer Named Visiting Professor At Umaine, Kay Hyatt
Education, Social Reform Leader James Comer Named Visiting Professor At Umaine, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The creator of the innovative program that is leveling the playing field for poor minority children in inner-city schools will bring his experience and expertise to the University of Maine. Noted educational reformer and child psychiatrist James P. Comer will work with students, faculty, and educators and policymakers statewide over the next 18 months following his appointment as Shibles Distinguished Visiting Professor in the College of Education and Human Development.
Campus Strives For Equal Employment Opportunity Despite New Court Ruling, Krista Marrs
Campus Strives For Equal Employment Opportunity Despite New Court Ruling, Krista Marrs
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
No abstract provided.
Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston
Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Onward Program, nationally known as the Student Support Services has striven to help students disadvantaged by a physical, mental or financial obstacle since 1970.
Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb
Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
See Dick and Jane. Look! They go to school. See Jane go through the metal detector. The school policeman smiles. See Dick go through the metal detector. Oh no! Look, Dick has a gun.
Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page
Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Several students addressed the Vision 2000 mission plan for changing gender equity at the University of Maine Thursday.
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.
Holidays Increase Pressure On Children In Changing Families, Kay Hyatt
Holidays Increase Pressure On Children In Changing Families, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Holidays center on family and traditions, but when families change, so do the traditions. For children caught in the middle of an expanding web of households, the pressure can take the fun out of holidays and turn anticipation to dread. The key to easing the tension is honest and positive communication, says a University of Maine professor. Regardless of the circumstances, when parents divorce or remarry, children are confronted with new people, problems and feelings to deal with, says Dorothy Breen, associate professor of counselor education. "Holidays and the pressure to spend time in different places are hard for everyone, …
Early Literacy Center Introduces Second Series Of Little Books For Early Readers, Kay Hyatt
Early Literacy Center Introduces Second Series Of Little Books For Early Readers, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Maine themes abound in the second series of Little Books for Early Readers produced by the Center for Early Literacy at the University of Maine's College of Education. Lobster, potatoes, blueberries, and the sea are among the subjects of the 30 small books, written by Maine teachers and featuring photos of Maine youngsters at school, at home, and at play, as well as photos and stories about animals and other activities children enjoy. The new series was introduced June 24 at the statewide Early Literacy Conference held at UMaine.
Quality Schools And Supportive Communities Give Maine Students Educational Edge, Robert A. Cobb
Quality Schools And Supportive Communities Give Maine Students Educational Edge, Robert A. Cobb
General University of Maine Publications
Public schools are constantly scrutinized and often criticized as any public trust should be, but Maine also should take great pride in the accomplishments of its students and teachers. Here are just a few examples of the outstanding teaching and learning taking place in Maine classrooms, made possible by a supportive citizenry.
Maine Youngsters Outshine California In Reading But The Difference Is Greater Than Phonics, Kay Hyatt
Maine Youngsters Outshine California In Reading But The Difference Is Greater Than Phonics, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
No abstract provided.
Maine Fourth Graders Top National Reading Assessment, Kay Hyatt
Maine Fourth Graders Top National Reading Assessment, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Maine fourth graders lead the nation in reading proficiency, according to the latest nationwide assessment of student achievement. The 1994 National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the "nation's report card," recently released by the U.S. Education Department shows Maine students outscoring their colleagues in 39 participating states and two jurisdictions, Guam and Department of Defense overseas schools.
Educational And Cultural Opportunities Similar For Gifted Students In Rural And Suburban Schools, Kay Hyatt
Educational And Cultural Opportunities Similar For Gifted Students In Rural And Suburban Schools, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Gifted students in rural schools report just as many opportunities to participate in enriching extracurricular activities as their suburban counterparts, but there is a large range of availability among rural schools. Rural students in schools without gifted programs tend to have fewer other options for activities than do their rural peers in schools with gifted education programs. The conclusions were reached by researchers in Maine and Virginia who conducted studies to examine differences in opportunities and resources for middle level gifted students.
Study Of Feminist Activism, Maine Perspective
Study Of Feminist Activism, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Rank-and-file feminist activists are more likely than non-activists to be highly educated, to live outside the South and to trust in others, according to a national study comparing feminist activists and non-activists.
Center For Community Inclusion Director Named, Maine Perspective
Center For Community Inclusion Director Named, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A longtime educator and advocate for people with developmental disabilities has been named director of the Center for Community Inclusion at the University of Maine, a statewide center for training, research and technical assistance for the estimated 18,300 Maine people with developmental disabilities.
Progress Toward Universal Health Care In Maine, Maine Perspective
Progress Toward Universal Health Care In Maine, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Concerns about the crisis in our healthcare system are turning into action. Public support is growing for a universal healthcare plan in Maine. Last December I joined the Consumers for Affordable Health Care. I was surprised and pleased to learn that several organizations to which I already belonged were among the CAHC members.
Ada Self-Evaluations To Pinpoint, Help Prioritize Accessibility Problems, Maine Perspective
Ada Self-Evaluations To Pinpoint, Help Prioritize Accessibility Problems, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The University of Maine is required to make all of its programs accessible, except where doing so would result in either a fundamental alteration of the nature of the program, or undue financial and administrative burdens. Program access requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act do not require the University to make each existing facility immediately accessible. However, if structural changes in existing facilities are necessary in order to make the programs or services accessible, each changes must be made no later than Jan. 26, 1995.
Um Renews Commitment To Franco-American Studies, Division Of Marketing And Communications
Um Renews Commitment To Franco-American Studies, Division Of Marketing And Communications
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
University of Maine President Frederick Hutchinson has renewed the commitment of the state's land grant institution to the study and service of the Franco-American heritage and culture during a visit by the French ambassador to the United States.
College Of Applied Sciences And Agriculture Addresses The Need For More Women In Science Careers, Maine Perspective
College Of Applied Sciences And Agriculture Addresses The Need For More Women In Science Careers, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Four years ago, the College of Applied Sciences and Agriculture published a booklet on careers for women in the applied sciences. It came out shortly after the reorganization of the College in recognition of the low number of young women pursuing careers in math and science, and in acknowledgment of a vision for the future - a vision that included more women in the applied sciences.
Bread And Puppet Theatre Presents A Story Of Disorder In "The New World Order", Maine Perspective
Bread And Puppet Theatre Presents A Story Of Disorder In "The New World Order", Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In a two-day performance that mixes parade and pageantry, workshops, and audience-as-performers, the Bread and Puppet Theatre of Glover, Vt. Will give a performance of its newest work: "Columbus: The New World Order, Part I and Part II," Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 at the University of Maine.
Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective
Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A bulleted list of demographics reported for the entering class of UMaine students, 1991. Of 1,787 first-year students, only 3% or 56 students were "federally recognized minority students."
Residential Living At Um: Redefining Community In Terms Of Diversity And Interdependence, Maine Perspective
Residential Living At Um: Redefining Community In Terms Of Diversity And Interdependence, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When students live on campus, they become participants in a residential community. But unlike traditional views of community in which homogeneousness predominates on-campus residents this fall are being asked to incorporate defferences and welcome all students, while maintaining their individuality.
Symposium Highlighted By Five Mainers Who Have Made A Difference In World Peace, Maine Perspective
Symposium Highlighted By Five Mainers Who Have Made A Difference In World Peace, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Eunice Baumann-Nelson, Robert Chandler Jr., Bernard Lown, Samantha Smith, and Doris Twitchell Allen have all lived very different lives. Yet on their journeys through life, they all shared a dream and became leaders in a quest.
While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective
While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
There appears to be little to celebrate this Labor Day. The country remains deep in a recession with New England bearing the brunt. Layoffs, plant closings and budget deficits are affecting blue and white collar workers. Unemployment is at an all-time high.