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![a group of western maine teachers gathers at an RTC workshop]()
For Rural Teachers, Nothing New About Physical Distance
Learn more about our Regional Teacher Communities, which connect teachers from remote areas of the state to share STEM teaching experiences.
Perspectives
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![A green map of the state of Maine (glowing white along the edges), has a white graphic of a circle with white arrows pointing outward to different regions of the state, and sits in the center of a solid blue background.]()
Establishing Regional Teacher Communities
For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …
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![Rising grey waters flood onto land as a bridge appears lower than normal in the distance.]()
Communities Face Rising Seas
Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …
Perspectives
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![A blue and white boat lists to the starboard side in turbulent, stormy waters as rain pours.]()
Coastal Communities Preparing for Sea Level Rise
Late this year, we began engaging citizens of Greater Portland in a new project centered on sea level rise. Especially when combined with storm surge …
Tidings
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![Maine teachers — one a man in a green hat and a bright pink shirt, and the other a woman in a salmon colored shirt — converse at light brown table at a teacher workshop.]()
Recognizing Maine Teachers
Awards and stories celebrating two special Maine teachers in 2018.
Announcements
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![Gorham Middle School teacher and 2017 McCarthy Award winner Angela Gospodarek stands smiling in front of a red painted wall in a green blouse.]()
Recognizing Top Teachers
We are connected to so many amazing educators doing great work around the state, and we love recognizing them when we get the chance. This …
Announcements
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![Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice holds up her McCarthy award in a flowery shirt, next to GMRI education staff member Meredyth Sullivan in a bright yellow shirt.]()
Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
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![Students gather in an intertidal area in different colored shirts and look at an animal a teacher laying on his stomach in a green shirt is pointing to.]()
Teachers, Students Engaging in Citizen Science
Whether in our lab, in the classroom, or out in the field, our Education team is working with students and teachers around the state to …
Perspectives
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![Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa stands in a black shirt with a blue lanyard on in front of a wall plastered with her student's work on invasive species.]()
Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
Tidings
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![A composite image represents the feature images from four stories throughout 2020. The image features teachers, mussels in hands, a fisherman on deck, and a portrait for Dr. David Reidmiller. The number four is also incorporated in the design.]()
Four Favorites From 2020
Despite the challenges brought on throughout the last year, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2020. These selected stories feature staff …
Announcements
For Rural Teachers, Nothing New About Physical Distance
Learn more about our Regional Teacher Communities, which connect teachers from remote areas of the state to share STEM teaching experiences.
Perspectives
Establishing Regional Teacher Communities
For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …
Announcements
Communities Face Rising Seas
Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …
Perspectives
Coastal Communities Preparing for Sea Level Rise
Late this year, we began engaging citizens of Greater Portland in a new project centered on sea level rise. Especially when combined with storm surge …
Tidings
Recognizing Maine Teachers
Awards and stories celebrating two special Maine teachers in 2018.
Announcements
Recognizing Top Teachers
We are connected to so many amazing educators doing great work around the state, and we love recognizing them when we get the chance. This …
Announcements
Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
Tidings
Teachers, Students Engaging in Citizen Science
Whether in our lab, in the classroom, or out in the field, our Education team is working with students and teachers around the state to …
Perspectives
Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
Tidings
Four Favorites From 2020
Despite the challenges brought on throughout the last year, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2020. These selected stories feature staff …
Announcements