Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools
Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools (EEMS) provides a clearinghouse of resources related to equity in K-12 schools. The mission is to promote awareness of equity issues and to provide resources to help ensure excellence in education for all children in Maine schools.
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Highlights
Maine Black Educators Collective
Maine Black Educators Collective (MBEC) is an initiative of Dr. Larissa Malone, assistant professor in the Teacher Education Department, School of Education and Human Development at USM.
Infographic: Poverty and School Achievement
View the EEMS-produced infographic about the the daily challenges of coping with poverty in public schools on the Supporting Students and Communities of High Poverty page.
Infographic: Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools
View the FULL EEMS-produced infographic about opportunity gaps and equity in Maine schools on the Creating Equity Audits page.
Infographic: Benefits of Racial Diversity in Public Schools
View the EEMS-produced infographic about the benefits of racial diversity in public schools on the Supporting a Diversity of Identities page.
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Creating Equity Audits
This page provides a framework around opportunity and achievement gaps, access to an equity audit template and student-created examples of school audits.
Building Positive School and Classroom Communities
Inclusive school communities can improve student achievement and reduce bullying. This page offers local resources to build positive learning communities.
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Supporting English Language Learners and Immigrant Families
Most of the world is multilingual and linguistic diversity is a tremendous asset. This page offers resources for promoting success for our newest English speakers.
Supporting Students of Diverse Abilities
Hidden and identified disabilities can limit achievement and opportunities for students. This page offers local resources to support students with diverse abilities.
Supporting Students and Communities of High Poverty
This page offers local resources to help teachers and administrators understand the daily challenges of coping with poverty.
Supporting a Diversity of Identities
This page provides local resources to support GLBTQA youth, ethnic and racial minority students, and gender equity.
News
OpEd by Flynn Ross Ed.D. discusses the current teacher shortage across Maine
Alumni Project: Celebrating Diversity in Maine 2021 Calendars Available
Confronting Bias Presentation Sponsored by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine[VIDEO]
Race, Power and Difference: A Symposium for Maine Educators
Op-Ed by Dr. Flynn Ross tackles resources and achievement in Maine schools
