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Educating Children For Social Responsibility Is International Concern, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Children use the lessons they learn in school about authority to pattern their behavior in society, according to a University of Maine professor who is one of approximately 30 educators helping plan an international conference that will explore the meaning and role of moral education in a world of changing geographic, political and social boundaries.

Let's Strengthen The Standards And Appeal Of Teaching, Robert A. Cobb

General University of Maine Publications

The question of how to make a teaching career more attractive to more of our most capable students continues to plague the education profession and society at large. Recent reports have given us reason to be concerned about this question and an opportunity to consider some of complexities surrounding its answers.

Let's Strengthen The Standards And Appeal Of Teaching, Robert A. Cobb

General University of Maine Publications

The question of how to make a teaching career more attractive to more of our most capable students continues to plague the education profession and society at large. Recent reports have given us reason to be concerned about this question and an opportunity to consider some of complexities surrounding its answers.

No Time Like The Holidays To Add A Little Exercise To Life, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can wreak havoc with even the best of fitness schedules and provide more excuses for all those who know they should make time for exercise but keep putting it off. If exercise is viewed as a daily grind, then it's time to change that attitude and get moving, says a University of Maine fitness specialist.

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, …

Tyranny Of The Many, Jonathan A. Plucker

General University of Maine Publications

In this age of government distrust, the voter referendum appears to be the ultimate democratic fantasy come true: Government by the people, for the people, without any interference by politicians, special interests, or other denizens of the American political system. But referenda in the past couple of years call into question the wisdom of placing legislation directly before the voting public for approval.

1996-97 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Sports Information Office

General University of Maine Publications

The 1996-97 season should be an interesting one for the Black Bears as they pursue a third consecutive conference championship and NCAA berth. In keeping with the UMaine tradition of academic excellence,the two previous teams that competed in the NCAA Tournament have combined for a 3.0 GPA or better. The Black Bears completed the best season in the program’s 21-year history with a 27-5 record last year. The team went undefeated, 18-0, in conference play, the second team to do so in NAC history.

UMaine returns three starters from last year’s squad including the leading scorer in the nation from …

Pilot Program Helping Schools Link Lessons Of Athletics And Academics, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Four Maine high schools are pilot sites for a new program designed to strengthen the relationship between athletics and academics and formally connect the contributions of sports to the educational improvement goals of each school. The foe us of the project is professional development of coaches to ensure that the lessons and experiences of athletics support the local school mission and the state's performance-based expectations for students.

In The Story World, Kids Really Want To Read New Book Maps Out The Journey, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

It's not that kids can't read, but that they won't because they can't "see" or "live through" the story. That insight from the perspective of seventh and eight graders led a determined teacher to find out just what the act of reading really is and to let his students in on the secret. In You Gotta Be the Book, recently released by Teachers' College Press and the National Council of Teachers of English, Jeffrey Wilhelm, now a University of Maine professor, weaves the drama and characters of his teacher research into new theory and practice that is described as "groundbreaking." …

There's No Standard Slot For Stephen King Readers, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

What do postal clerks, parapsychology researchers, college professors, high school teachers, writers, attorneys and independent vampire movie makers have in common? They're all coming to the Oct. 11-12 [1996] Reading Stephen King conference at the University of Maine.

Easy Reading Is Hard Work, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Think those books the teacher is sending home with your kindergarten or first grade child are too easy? Before jumping to that conclusion, parents should understand that "easy" reading is a powerful learning technique, says a University of Maine literacy expert. "Our culture seems to think that if reading isn't hard, then the child isn't learning, " says Paula Moore, director of the Center for Early Literacy at UMaine's College of Education. Even when there's seemingly little effort, young children are doing plenty of work, according to Moore. They are working hard at one of the most important aspects of …

First Day Jitters: Teachers Have Them, Too, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The beginning of a new school year is full of excitement - and anxiety - but not just for students. New teachers seeped in the myths of super teachers of print and film and filled with visions of working worders with students have some tough lessons to learn, according to classroom veterans who tell it like it is in a new book, "Oops: What We Learn When Our Teaching Fails."

Parents Can Help Ease The Pressures Of Moving To A New Home And School, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Families in the United States are pulling up roots and moving with increasing frequency as they follow the promise or possibility of greater opportunity. The last U.S. census reveals that 20 percent of families with school-aged children relocate annually. Moving can be particularly difficult for children who are leaving friends and familiar places behind. However, parents can do a great deal to help smooth the transition to a new home and school, according to Jonathan A. Plucker, assistant professor of educational psychology at the University of Maine.

Everyday Life Is Full Of 'Science Moments' To Teach And Share With Children, Mary Bird, Herman Weller

General University of Maine Publications

The routine business of getting back to school is the easy part. It's much more challenging to figure out how to support children's efforts to learn more about the world and their place in it, and to hone the new skills they are acquiring daily. Even if you have felt comfortable reading with your child or helping with math homework in the past, chances are that you, like the vast majority of American parents, feel stymied when it comes to science. So what can you do to broaden and deepen your child's learning of science? A lot, and you don't …

What's Important In School? Students Share Views, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

If anyone stops to ask their opinion, what do students say really matters in school? It's having a teacher ask how things are going and then actually stop and wait for a answer before disappearing down the hall. Simply put, it's having an adult who cares about them, values them as individuals, and sees them as more than a test taker or a seat warmer, says Russell Quaglia, director of the National Center for Student Aspirations.

Maine's Declining School Enrollment Picture Not All Bleak For Future Teachers, Says Researcher, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

While Maine is projected to have the sharpest overall decline in school enrollment in the Northeast over the next decade, the state still offers many opportunities for future teachers, according to a University of Maine researcher. About one-third of the state's current teachers will be retiring during that time period, and high school enrollment is projected to increase, says Walter McIntire, director of the Center for Research and Evaluation at the UMaine College of Education.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 1996, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.

Stephen King Is Focal Point For Literary Conference On Choice And Censorship In The Classroom, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

What happens when "IT" comes to the classroom, or tries to and finds the door barred? Such are the questions that will be posed, discussed and debated at the Oct. 11-12 [1996] Reading Stephen King conference at the University of Maine. The work of the prolific best-selling horror writer will be the catalyst for a diversity of perspectives and experiences examining issues of censorship, student choice and the place of popular literature in the required readings or "canons" of public high schools and colleges.

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

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.

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

General University of Maine Publications

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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.

Affirm: An Action Plan, Revisions To The Original Affirm Proposal, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

A scanned version of a document related to the 1996 AFFIRM Action Plan (Actions to Facilitate Fiscal Integrity and Refocused Missions) at the University of Maine with an introduction written by Judith I. Bailey, then Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Provost.

The introduction notes that after a series of meetings that had focused on proposed collegiate restructuring, the text that follows was intended to elaborate specifically on Division of Academic Affairs Restructuring and provide a spreadsheet that included changes to the total AFFIRM document.

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.

Affirm: An Action Plan, Actions To Facilitate Fiscal Integrity & Refocused Missions, Frederick E. Hutchinson

General University of Maine Publications

A scanned version of the Actions to Facilitate Fiscal Integrity and Refocused Missions (AFFIRM) Action Plan set forth for the University of Maine in 1996 by then University President Frederick E. Hutchinson.

Putting Standards Into Practice Is About Choice And Good Teaching, Says Umaine Professor In New Book, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Any teacher viewing the new English language arts standards as just another mandated, outsider-produced curriculum to buy into and deliver should take another look, according to the educator who wrote the book on how to put the new standards into practice in the nation's middle schools.

"Oops," Teachers Make Mistakes, Too: Bloopers, Duds And Disasters In The Classroom, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Move over, Mr. Chips and other super teachers of print and film. Real teachers are fed up with myths of perfect classroom decorum, inspired children eagerly soaking in knowledge, and meticulously designed lesson plans. In fact, they're toppling the stereotypical pillars of perfection and finally telling it like it is.

Umaine Research Provides Measure For Early Literacy Performance: Maine First Graders Performing Well, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Maine children are entering and leaving first grade ready to take advantage of further instruction in reading and writing, according to researchers at the University of Maine College of Education. Performance data from more than a thousand first graders indicate that, on the average, Maine children are performing well within the range of expected literacy competencies.

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 1996, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Black Bears Baseball media guide for the 1996 season.