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Middle School Leaders Call For Change, Kay Hyatt
Middle School Leaders Call For Change, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The National Middle School Association has taken a major step toward debunking the myth that middle schools are too soft and lack academic rigor, according to University of Maine Professor Edward Brazee. The research to back up effective middle schools as centers of academic and developmental growth was presented at the National Press Club, along with the announcement of 14 qualities essential to providing the best education for young adolescents.
Annual Children's Book Drive Gearing Up, Kay Hyatt
Annual Children's Book Drive Gearing Up, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
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Teachers Complete Maine Writing Project, Kay Hyatt
Teachers Complete Maine Writing Project, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Twenty-three exemplary educators completed the 2003 Maine Writing Project at the University of Maine this summer. Sponsored by the College of Education and Human Development, the invitational program is providing a force of highly trained writing instructors for Maine students and for other teachers.
Maine Setting The Pace For Adolescent Literacy, Kay Hyatt
Maine Setting The Pace For Adolescent Literacy, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Basic reading and writing are no longer sufficient for today's high school students who must demonstrate strong literacy and critical thinking skills to meet performance-based standards in content areas, succeed at the workplace and participate in a democratic society. Yet, few content area teachers have the training or time to include literacy development into also packed curriculum demands.
Umaine Conference Offers Global View, Kay Hyatt
Umaine Conference Offers Global View, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A University of Maine conference is aimed at providing K-12 educators with the ideas, curriculum and practices to explore global themes with an eye toward state and national learning standards. The Global Education Institute will be held June 22-27 at the UMaine Hutchinson in Belfast. Award-winning writer Joy Hakim is the scheduled keynote speaker for June 23.
Umaine Student Honored As Future Professional, Kay Hyatt
Umaine Student Honored As Future Professional, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
University of Maine junior Tara Bryant of Brewer recently returned from Philadelphia where she participated in a national conference of physical and recreational educators as an Outstanding Future Professional. She was one of two Maine college students selected for the 2003 honor by the Maine Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD).
Young Authors Camps Set At Umaine, Benton, Kay Hyatt
Young Authors Camps Set At Umaine, Benton, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The Maine Writing Project is sharpening pencils and checking keyboards for the annual Young Authors' day camps to be held this summer at the University of Maine and in Benton. The UMaine program for students in grades 3-12 runs July 7-11. The program at the Benton Elementary School set for July 14-18 is open to students in grades 1-12.
Youth Sports Camp Sign-Up Begins, Kay Hyatt
Youth Sports Camp Sign-Up Begins, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Registration is underway for the National Youth Sports Program's 11th season at the University of Maine. Beginning June 23, the free day camp offers six weeks of fun, teamwork and skill development for area boys and girls.
Students To Show And Learn Power Of Mentoring At Summit, Kay Hyatt
Students To Show And Learn Power Of Mentoring At Summit, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Student leaders from eight Maine high school and their advisors will gather at the University of Maine on Thursday, March 20 for the second annual Mentor Summit, sponsored by the National Center for Student Aspirations (NCSA). A highlight of this year's summit will be the attendance of students from Notre Dame High School in Scotland, who are interested in starting a student-to-student mentoring program at their school.
Expert Lessons For Future Math/Science Teachers, Kay Hyatt
Expert Lessons For Future Math/Science Teachers, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Future teachers will have the chance to work with some top educators, as well as hear experiences and advice from novice teachers, during a series of workshops at the University of Maine on Saturday, March 29. The third annual Mathematics and Science Future Teachers Club Spring Conference is designed to attract aspiring teachers, especially in the critical shortage areas of math and science, and provide highly relevant instructional strategies and a realistic view of the classroom.
Academy Seeks Aspiring Teachers, Kay Hyatt
Academy Seeks Aspiring Teachers, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Outstanding Maine high school students considering a career in teaching have the opportunity to get some solid experience at the University of Maine this summer. The UMaine College of Education and Human Development's Future Teachers Academy, offered at no cost to participants, takes place June 22-25.
Alternative Education Responding To Complex Needs, Kay Hyatt
Alternative Education Responding To Complex Needs, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The growth of alternative education programs reflects both an increasing population of students having difficulty learning and adjusting in traditional school settings and the escalating pressure on public schools to meet the diverse academic, social and personal needs of all children, according to a University of Maine study.
Conference To Explore Middle Level Sports Concerns, Research, Kay Hyatt
Conference To Explore Middle Level Sports Concerns, Research, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Wedged between controversial youth sports and competitive high school athletics, middle school athletes and their interests are often overlooked. Yet, that's where many students drop out of sports because of lack of opportunity or negative experiences, according to organizers of a statewide conference that will focus on the concerns and issues of middle level athletics.
Why Phonics Matter In Balanced Reading Instruction, Kay Hyatt
Why Phonics Matter In Balanced Reading Instruction, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
But where are the phonics? Right here, embedded in the context of reading and writing, say the authors of a new reading strategy and assessment book for early childhood teachers.
Writing Project Offers Programs For Teachers, Students, Kay Hyatt
Writing Project Offers Programs For Teachers, Students, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The Maine Writing Project is accepting nominations of exemplary teachers for its annual Summer Institute scheduled June 30-July 18 at the University of Maine. A spring workshop on effective writing instruction and an advanced institute focusing on adolescent literacy are also on the 2003 agenda.
Workshop Offers Water Education For Teachers, Kay Hyatt
Workshop Offers Water Education For Teachers, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Healthy Water, Healthy People, a workshop for middle level and high school science teachers, will offer a variety of hands-on learning activities to make water quality concepts understandable and relevant. Scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24 at the University of Maine, the free workshop will be conducted by John Etgen of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) a national and international water science and education program. Etgen is director of the Healthy Water, Healthy People program, based at Montana State University.