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Schools are the lifeblood of their communities, the center of activity and a representation of the future of an island or working-waterfront community.  They are, however,  often an anomaly, in today’s climate of consolidation and standardization, and they have very specific needs to remain viable.  Through various initiatives, the Island Institute provides educational support and opportunities to teachers, administrators, students, and parents.

 

Our People

Some of our talented people working in this area.

Betsy Walker
Betsy Walker
North Haven Historical Preservation Fellow
Eliza Greenman
Eliza Greenman
Cranberry Isles Sustainable Community Development Fellow
Lana Cannon
Lana Cannon
Matinicus School and Historical Preservation Fellow
Rebecca Graham
Rebecca Graham
Vinalhaven Non-Profit Management Fellow
Ruth Kermish-Allen
Ruth Kermish-Allen
Education Director
 

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CREST Career Fair, University of Maine at FarmingtonCREST Career Fair, University of Maine at FarmingtonCREST Career Fair, University of Maine at Farmington
Eagle Island, Maine


14 Schools Remain

Today there are 14 schools remaining on Maine’s unbridged islands, with enrollments varying from 1 to 216 students. Some are the idealized one-room schoolhouse, while others are large, new, state-of-the-art facilities. Yet all these schools face – and embrace – the unique challenges and advantages of educating children in an island community.

 

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