Strategies
Education Services
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.
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Our People
Some of our talented people working in this area.
Betsy Walker North Haven Historical Preservation Fellow | |
Eliza Greenman Cranberry Isles Sustainable Community Development Fellow | |
Lana Cannon Matinicus School and Historical Preservation Fellow | |
Rebecca Graham Vinalhaven Non-Profit Management Fellow | |
Ruth Kermish-Allen Education Director |
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.
News |
| Jul 28, 2010 | | Island Institute Receives Time Warner Cable Education Grant |
| Jul 28, 2010 | | Island schools to study energy use |
| Dec 15, 2009 | | Island Institute Receives USDA Distance-Learning Grant |
Publications & Resources |
Multimedia |
In Working Waterfront |
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