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The University of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

1999

Equity in Education

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New Educational Partnership Sharing Responsibility, Resources To Improve K-12 Teaching And Learning, Kay Hyatt Dec 1999

New Educational Partnership Sharing Responsibility, Resources To Improve K-12 Teaching And Learning, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

A new partnership forged on common goals to improve K-12 teaching and learning is off to a strong start this fall, with expanded representation and an ambitious agenda. The Penobscot River Educational Partnership: A Professional Development Network (PREP:PDN), unites the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and seven area school systems in a collaborative effort that links all areas of teacher preparation and professional development. The network is based on sharing and strengthening resources and expertise.


Future Teachers To Learn Violence Prevention Strategies, Kay Hyatt Nov 1999

Future Teachers To Learn Violence Prevention Strategies, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine students preparing to be teachers will get some expert advice on how to recognize the clues and deal with the realities of bias, harassment and violence in today’s schools. A Nov. 5 workshop for students in the College of Education and Human Development’s teacher candidacy and Master of Arts in Teaching programs will focus on early detection of problems and positive intervention.


Upward Bound Students Plan Statewide Rally At Umaine, Kay Hyatt Oct 1999

Upward Bound Students Plan Statewide Rally At Umaine, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

More than 150 high school students from the state’s five Upward Bound sites will gather at the University of Maine Saturday, Nov.13 to discover what they have in common and to share information about how their programs differ and are connected. The first joint Upward Bound Programs Rally will feature presentations by students and staff from each site, a keynote address, campus tours and many opportunities to get acquainted and celebrate the individual achievement and supportive teamwork that characterize the program.


New Educational Partnership Shares Responsibility, Resources To Improve K-12 Teaching And Learning, Kay Hyatt Jun 1999

New Educational Partnership Shares Responsibility, Resources To Improve K-12 Teaching And Learning, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

A new partnership forged on common goals and needs unites the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and seven area school systems in a commitment to improve teaching and learning by bridging the gap between educational theory and classroom practice. The collaborative network, based on sharing and strengthening resources and expertise, links all areas of teacher preparation and continuing development.


Young Writers To Hone Skills At Umaine Camp, Kay Hyatt Jun 1999

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.


Umaine Upward Bound Continues Tradition Of Building Success, Kay Hyatt May 1999

Umaine Upward Bound Continues Tradition Of Building Success, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Upward Bound will mark its 34th year at the University of Maine this summer when 145 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors served by the federally funded college preparation program launch into six weeks of academic study and career exploration. The campus residential summer experience runs June 26-August 5.