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Book Puts Spotlight On Censorship, Choice And Teaching Of Controversial Popular Literature In The Classroom, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
It's back. The debate, reflection and discussion surrounding the controversial issues of censorship, student choice and the place of popular literature in the classroom that highlighted last fall's Reading Stephen King Conference at the University of Maine are now available for reference and examination in a new book. The collection of essays from literary scholars, librarians, university faculty, and high school teachers and students, including a chapter by the best-selling author, is intended to help educators navigate the precarious line between community standards and who chooses what students read and teachers teach.
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 then University of Maine. The public is invited to join in this annual tradition by donating new books or used books in very good condition. The books will be distributed by the Orono-Old Town Kiwanis Club at the service organization's annual holiday party for area children.
Teachers Give Maine Survival Story A Technology Twist, Kay Hyatt
Teachers Give Maine Survival Story A Technology Twist, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The Maine survival story that has thrilled and inspired young and old for nearly 50 years got a modem twist this summer. "Lost on a Mountain in Maine," the saga of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who was lost on Mount Katahdin for nine days during July 1939, was brought to life in a multimedia presentation by two area teachers.
Umaine To Host Summer Institute To Improve Teaching Of Writing, Kay Hyatt
Umaine To Host Summer Institute To Improve Teaching Of Writing, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Twenty-seven teachers have been selected as the first participants in the Maine Writing Project, which opens this summer at the University of Maine. The competitive program for exemplary teachers of literacy and writing will produce a force of highly trained writing instructors for Maine students and for other teachers.