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Place Based Education
Place-based education is a strategy that encourages students to connect with their communities and public lands through hands-on, real-world learning experiences on community-based projects. It’s especially effective in the context of Maine’s small, rural, marine resource-based islands and coastal towns.
Our People
Some of our talented people working in this area.
Amanda Poyant Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Community Center AmeriCorps Fellow | |
 | Ruth Kermish-Allen Education Director |
Shey Conover Senior Programs Director |
Local Resources
Place-based education is also second primary focus of the Community for Rural Education, Stewardship and Technology (CREST) project. Students and teachers in CREST develop community projects that focus upon local knowledge and resources.
News |
| Jan 07, 2010 | | Vinalhaven program creates safe, creative learning environment |
| Nov 03, 2009 | | A lifestyle at cliff's edge |
| May 07, 2009 | | Exploring Historic Islesboro |
Publications & Resources |
 | 2008 Island Journal |
| | 2007 Island Journal |
| | 2006 Island Journal |
 | Implementation Strategies in Place-Based Education Projects Webcast |
| | IT Across the Nation Webcast -- CREST & Urban Ecology Institute |
Multimedia |
In Working Waterfront |
Field Notes: Island and remote coastal schools: a national model for rural technology education
July 2010
July 2010
Pioneering girls-only leadership and science school opens doors
February-March 2010
February-March 2010