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Annual Book Drive Under Way, Kay Hyatt
Annual Book Drive Under Way, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Children's books for needy area youngsters from toddlers to teens are again being collected by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine. The public is invited to join in this annual tradition by donating new books or used books in very good condition.
Young Writers To Hone Skills At Umaine Camp, Kay Hyatt
Young Writers To Hone Skills At Umaine Camp, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Some of the state’s top writing teachers will lend expertise and encouragement to help students develop composition skills and polish their prose during the first Young Authors’ Camp scheduled July 12-16 at the University of Maine. Sessions for third through 12th graders will be led by exemplary teachers who have completed the rigorous requirements of the Maine Writing Project at UMaine, the state’s official National Writing Project site.
Spelling Instruction Reform Topic Of Umaine Conference, Kay Hyatt
Spelling Instruction Reform Topic Of Umaine Conference, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
While many education trends come and go, one issue remains a constant concern for teachers, administrators and parents—teaching spelling well in elementary schools. Gail Gibson, fifth grade teacher and principal at Mapleton (Maine) Elementary School will explain how teachers at her school worked with parents and each other to reform spelling instruction when she presents, “Spelling Inquiry: How One Elementary School Caught the Mnemonic Plague.” Her talk will serve as the keynote address at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development Conference, Learning By Inquiry, to be held Tuesday, May 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Wells Conference …