Education formally is a social science that encompasses teaching and learning specific knowledge, beliefs, and skills. Good teachers in a given field use a variety of methods and materials in order to impart a knowledge of a curriculum to the students. Informally, teaching is the process of learning how things work including numbers, reading and language that are taught by parents and other members of the student's culture. There has been a plethora of journals, magazines, books, and digests in the field of education that addresses these areas. Such literature addresses the teaching practices, with subjects that include lectures, game playing, testing, scheduling, record keeping, bullying, seating arrangements, interests, motivation, and computer access. However, the most important factors in any teacher's effectiveness is the interaction with students and the knowledge and personality of the teacher. The best teachers are able to translate knowledge of a subject, good judgment, experience, and wisdom into a significant knowledge of a subject that is understood and retained by the student. It is their ability to understand a subject well enough they can convey its essence to a new generation of students that is needed by all teachers. The goal is to establish a foundation of knowledge base that allows the student to build on as they are exposed to different life experiences. The passing of knowledge from generation to generation (see socialisation) allows the student to grow into a useful member of society.
Education :: Reference
Technology :: K through 12
Education :: United States
Education :: New England

Acadia Center for English Immersion - Summer English courses for adults, with small classes, expert teachers, near ocean beaches and national park: an unforgettable learning vacation. Brochures, fees, program dates, photographs, and map provided.
Meta Description: [ Summer English language school for adults, families on beautiful island, Maine, USA. Small classes, ocean, mountains: the perfect learning vacation. Private homestay programs all year. ]
American Schools- Maine site - Use this search engine for address and information on many Maine schools.
Androscoggin Valley Education Collaborative - Educational association between Auburn, Lewiston, SAD #52, Union 29, Union 30, Union 44 and Bates College.
Meta Description: [ Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, Maine--Official Home Page ]
ApprenticeShop Boatbuilding School - Part of the Atlantic Challenge Foundation teaching traditional wooden boat building, seamanship, and sailing.
Meta Description: [ Atlantic Challenge is a nonprofit educational organization serving students through boatbuilding and seamanship. Our mission is to inspire personal growth through craftsmanship, community, and traditions of the sea. ]
Bangor Theological Seminary - A center established for theological study in northern New England. Admissions, course descriptions, degrees, and campus information.
Camp Kieve - This is more than a youth camp. Established by the Kennedy family, Kieve is a leader in promoting 'skills in decision making and problem solving among youth.'
Meta Description: [ Kieve-Wavus Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the aspirations of young people through summer camp programs in Maine. ]
Darling Marine Center, University of Maine - A marine laboratory. Part of the University of Maine and School of Marine Sciences.
Education America Network: Maine - Resource for educational career seekers to find teaching jobs. Part of a national site. Database for Maine is limited.
Elan Alumni - Support group dedicated to the graduates and other alumni of Elan School. Photographs, private chat, discussion board, and resources available.
Meta Description: [ Someone once summed it up better than the owners/developers of ElanAlum.com ever could. This site is about ]
Electronic Learning Marketplace - Maine Learning Results (MLR) resource offers a searchable database, a collection of teacher developed assessments and a reference area.
ISANNE: Independent Schools Association of Northern New England - A complete listing of New England, including Maines Independent Schools.
Kids' Consortium - Promotes learning through community involvement. Provides information about student service learning projects, professional development, calendar, and publications.
Learning for Life - Provides classroom and worksite programs for schools and youth serving organizations. Good educational resource for the entire family.
Meta Description: [ Learning for Life provides classroom and worksite programs for schools and youth serving organizations ]
LEO: Librarians and Educators Online - A consulting company in Stonington specializing in helping schools and libraries integrate technology.
Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities - MADSEC is the professional association for administrators of special education in Maine. Provides newsletter, committees, the law, workship photographs, membership, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ A resource for special education professionals, students, parents and others who serve children with disabilities in the State of Maine ]
Maine Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - A professional organization for educators that provides continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Maine ASCD is a professional organization for educators that provides continuing education and professional development opportunities. ]
Maine Center for Educational Services - Helps educators improve the quality of learning for children. Provides information concerning board, staff, services, and links.
Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education - A statewide partnership to improve the lives of people in Maine through change in education. Features background, learning results, events, and priorities.
Meta Description: [ Membership Eligibility: Any organization that has received or applied for IRS tax exemption under the
501(c)3 or 501(c)4 subsections of the tax code is eligible for membership. ]
Maine CollegeSTART - Provides an entry point into university education for those who may not be able to or wish to attend one of the campuses.
Maine Criminal Justice Academy - Provides training for all law enforcement officers in the state. Includes requirements, forms, dates, library, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Maine's Criminal Justice Academy provides training for all law enforcement officers in the state. ]
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Maine Department of Education - Resource for Maine educators.
Maine K-12 Schools on the Web - Search for a school web page, e-mail address, staff, class reunions, or alumni information.
Meta Description: [ Search for your School Web Page, E-Mail, Principal, Teacher, Student or Alumni information on Class Reunions and Homework ]
Maine Learning Technology Initiative - Provides information about program that provided laptops to all students in the 7th and 8th grade. Features history, student projects, curriculum resources, press, and news.
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance - A non-profit partnership of educational, business, research, and community leaders. Excellent resource with links to curriculum programs, standards, professional opportunities, electronic networking, grants and awards.
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Maine Rural School Partnership - Shares educational resources throughout central Maine school districts. Provides history, schools involved, committees, and calendar.
Meta Description: [ We provide the means for schools within Maine to pool their resources, and offer information and training to teachers within Maine ]
Maine School and Library Net - Resource to locate schools and libraries in the state.
Maine School Leadership Network - Unique program to build the leadership capacity of teachers, principals, and school-based educators to increase student learning.
Meta Description: [ The Maine Development Foundation champions sustainable, long-term economic growth for Maine. The Foundation stimulates economic health through complimentary community, leadership & policy development programs that advance new ideas, develop leaders, and provide common ground for solving problems ... ]
Maine School Management Association - Links to Legislative information, superintendent and school boards in Maine.
Meta Description: [ The Maine School Management Association is a non-profit organization supported by school boards and superintendents in Maine. ]
Maine Schools on the Web - A wide listing of schools, including K-12, private, colleges and universities. A good resource.
Maine State PTA - Professional organization for Maine parents dedicated to improving the lives of children.
Marine Law Institute - Provides legal research, teaching, and public service to establish marine policies. Features local and national publications, legal updates, educational courses, and links.
Media Studies - Features University of Southern Maine's Department of Communication and Media Studies program.
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory - The largest cold water research facility in the Eastern US for the study of various aspects of the physiology of marine and fresh water fauna.
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New England Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies - Courses designed for physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, teachers and those interested in psychoanalytic approaches and how they can be used in effective treatment, education and personal growth.
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Outward Bound: Reach New Heights - An affiliated school in Rockland offering Hurricane Island Outward Bound courses and adventures on the rugged, coast of Maine.
Meta Description: [ For over 40 years, Outward Bound USA has been conducting safe adventure-based programs structured to inspire self-esteem, self-reliance, concern for others and the environment. Explore our Wilderness Expeditions, Professional Programs, Partnerships with Schools, Urban & Community Programs, and O... ]
Summer Field Studies-College of the Atlantic - Undergraduate, graduate, children's camp, and family summer programs inspired by the resources along the coast and in Acadia National Park.
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design - Offers state-of-the-art boatbuilding, yacht design, and marine systems technicians programs. Located in Kennebunkport.
Meta Description: [ The Landing School is a full-time post secondary vocational school located in Maine, specializing in education for careers in the marine industry including boatbuilding, yacht designing and marine systems. ]
The Maine Principals' Association - General information about the MPA and public school activities. Sponsors invitational sports championships and activities for young men and women attending high school.
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The Spurwink School - Focus is on helping children, adolescents, adults and families cope with behavior problems, mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and other functional challenges.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Spurwink Home Page. A network of professionals providing mental health, educational, and residential services for children, adolescents, and adults. ]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension - Links to 16 County offices, resources, publications, topics of local interest.
University of Maine System: Distance Learning - Currently, 31 degree and certificate programs available. Over 100 online and ITV courses. Provides information, course descriptions, tution, and FAQs.
University of Maine System: Mariner Gateway - Links to electronic, academic research in Maine.
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