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Preparing For Changes In Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating The Factors That Influence Job Placement Of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates, Amy F. Johnson Phd
Preparing For Changes In Teacher Preparation Program Accountability: Evaluating The Factors That Influence Job Placement Of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates, Amy F. Johnson Phd
All Student Scholarship
Teacher preparations programs are facing increased pressure to report on the outcomes of their graduates, including their job placement rates. Prior research on job placement for teachers establishes that a variety of factors are related to whether or not individuals apply for and receive jobs. This research study explored these factors through quantitative analysis of three cohorts of teacher preparation program completers within the University of Maine system, using logistic regression to identify the individual and contextual characteristics that are most predictive of job application and hiring.
Sustainability And Workforce Development In Maine, Catherine S. Renault, Linda Silka, James (Jake) S. Ward
Sustainability And Workforce Development In Maine, Catherine S. Renault, Linda Silka, James (Jake) S. Ward
Maine Policy Review
Maine is facing challenges in terms of its workforce: education levels lag behind those in the other New England states; population growth is slow; and the economy is undergoing a change that has shifted from manufacturing to more knowledge-based jobs. Catherine Renault, Linda Silka and Jake Ward discuss these challenges, looking at what employers want in their employees and at the kinds of jobs the state is likely to see in the future. They point out that the Sustainability Solutions Initiative, with its emphasis on a boundary-crossing approach to education, is an example of a way to train today’s students …
The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
What a Poem Is-Robert Peter Tristram Coffin -- Entertainments Galore -- Art for Christmas -- Santa Needs Help -- Safety Education -- Alumni Notes -- A New "Vic" -- Nationwide Exams for Teachers
The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Senior Dance Opens Commencement Weekend -- Mr. Brown Retires After 31 Years At G.N.S. -- Industrial Arts Course Offered this Summer -- More Students Receive Teaching Positions -- Girls Keep Busy With Many Activities -- Gorham Runner-up in Conference
The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Popularity Contest Winners Announced -- Richard Hallett, Author, Speaks Here -- What's Right With Education? -- "Mothers of History" Presented By Poetry Club -- Return of Many Veterans to Diamond Raises Hope of Successful Season
The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Dramatic Club to Present "American Passport" -- Dr. Russell Addresses Students -- Fraternities Initiate -- New York Convention Delegates Elected -- Dr. Payson Smith Speaks Here -- Alumni Entertained on Back-To-Gorham Day -- Wind Up Season At Salem
The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Dr. Payson Smith Addresses Students -- Gorham Helps the Red Cross -- Fraternities-The Bunk? -- Library Club Celebrates Book Week -- On Cleaning A Room -- Gorham Wins Opener
The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Gorham Delegates Make for Boston Trip -- We Welcome You -- Students Take Over-And How!! -- G.N.S. - 1940 Model -- Superintendents and Principals Welcomed -- We All Want School Spirit But- -- No Lack Of Opportunities
The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School
The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School
Oracle, The
Registration Breaks All Records -- Faculty at Gorham Present Varied Courses -- Guest Speakers Come to Gorham -- Why Did You Come to Summer School? -- Afternoon Sail July 17 -- Campus Susie -- Side Glances at Sport
The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Dr. Russell Resigns After 35 Years As Principal -- Dr. Bailey Becomes Principal of G.N.S. in September -- Dr. Bamberger Gives Enlightening Talk -- May Ball Brings 'Em Back -- Farmington Comes to Gorham for May Play-Day
The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
New York, Here They Come- -- Junior Dance -- Selective Admissions -- Foreign Correspondent Speaks Here -- Initiation-Through the Pledgees' Eyes
The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Back To Gorham Day -- Musical Pageant of America -- Porter High School Wins Tournament At G.N.S. -- Education and Cooperation-Washington -- Gorham Hit
The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Walter E. Russell Chapter F.T.A. Recently Formed at G.N.S. -- Outing Club and Library Club Busy at Work and Play -- Modern Educational Objectives -- G.N.S. Men Express Appreciation: Give Mr. Wieden Jacket WIth "G"
The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Large Percent of '39 Grads Find Positions -- Past and Future -- New Teachers -- "To Strive, To Seek, To Find" -- Growth and Expansion Keynote Latest Changes -- Alumni News -- Dr. Russell's Day
The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Fashion Show at G.N.S. -- Seniors Present Play -- A Vacation in Bermuda -- Graduation Questions -- Gorham Plans -- May Ball -- Sports
The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Glee Clubs Present Operetta -- Second Back to Gorham -- Delegates to N.Y.C. -- New Moving Picture Machine -- Boys' Clubs -- New Students -- Athletics
The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Superintendent's Day To Be Nov. 8 -- Welcome, Miss Dahl -- Co-operation Most Important Says Dr. Suhrie -- 94% of Classes of 1938 Doing Educational Work -- "Our Town" Read By Miss Clifford -- Recreation Room -- Fourth Year Class Organizes -- Active Fall Sports Program for 1938
The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Eastern States Convention April seventh, eighth, ninth -- Normal School Sponsors First Back to Gorham Day -- George Albert Has Lead in Noel Coward Play -- Fraternity Notes -- "Lickety-Split Express" Carries Good Will Message -- New England Champs
The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
The Best of All Summer Schools -- Social Notes -- The Summer Session of 1938 -- Summer Session Faculty Members -- All Work, and No Play? -- The Summer Calendar -- Summer Sports
The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Gorham Delegates at Boston Convention -- Dr. Russell Extends Season's Greetings -- William P.F. Robie -- While Snowflakes Fell -- Housekeepers' Hints -- Gorham Harriers -- Have You Heard About Choric Reading?
The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Bachelor of Science Degree Offered For First Time at Gorham -- New Teachers at Gorham -- Graduates With Positions -- Changes in Code -- Green and White Staff Elected -- Organizations -- Men's Athletic Program Outlined
The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
"After Wimpole Street" To be Presented June 19 -- Senior Commencement Program Announced -- Senior History Students Honor George VI -- Miss Jessie Keene Identifies Leucosticte -- Varsity Basketball Schedule Completed
The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Commencement Week Offers New and Interesting Program -- Oracle Salutes -- Mr. Superintendent Makes Study of Miss Normal School Graduate -- Curtain Closed on Women's Athletics
The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Students Elect Delegates to New York Convention -- G.N.S. Featured in "Maine Schools on the Air" -- Thru The Clubs -- Gorham Normal School Baseball Season Looks Fair
The Oracle 03/05/1937, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 03/05/1937, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Dorothy Leavitt, Ken Brooks Have Leads in "Howling Dog" -- Etiquette Week Launched By Civic Committee -- Local Basket Ball Squads to Be Guests Of G.N.S. -- In And Out-The Clubs -- Faculty Facts -- The Country Gentleman
The Oracle 01/27/1939, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 01/27/1939, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
G.N.S. Takes F.N.S. By A Score Of 59-43 -- Teachers' Convention -- Boys' Basketball -- Our Print Shop -- Vacation Doings -- Dormitory Interlude -- Womens' Athletics
The Oracle 12/18/1936, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 12/18/1936, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Gorham Normal Students Elect Class Leaders -- Gorham Normal Represented at Boston Convention -- Maine Teachers Convene at Lewiston -- Citizenship -- Mrs. Dagmar Peterson -- Gorham Normal Hoop Docket is Rugged One
The Oracle 10/22/1936, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 10/22/1936, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Upper Classmen at Gorham Normal School Greet Large Entering Class -- Romeo and Juliet Exhibit in Room I -- Dr. Russell Attends October Conference -- Organizations -- Mr. Wieden-Still Likes to Tease -- Gorham Normal School Athletic Program Well Under Way
The Oracle 08/07/1936, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 08/07/1936, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Who Are We? -- The Summer Session of 1936 -- Recreation -- Physical and Health Education -- Recreational Activities -- Calendar
The Oracle 05/26/1936, Gorham Normal School
The Oracle 05/26/1936, Gorham Normal School
Oracle, The
Poetry Club Presents One Act Play "The Little Miracle" -- Spring Formal A Success -- Gorham Has A Birthday -- The Point System At Gorham Normal -- Mental Shock-Absorbers - Faculty Facts -- Mr. Dubbs Addresses Library Club -- Athletics -- Alumni News