Maine parents, students, teachers asked to help test online learning partnership

AUGUSTA — Rural Aspirations, in collaboration with many other cross-sector organizations, has developed a tool for teachers and families to support and highlight community-based learning opportunities in Maine.
The resource is designed to connect teachers and families with the work of educational and social service organizations across the state. With the onset of COVID-19, teaching and learning have entered our homes and virtual platforms in unprecedented ways, and with that comes an expanded opportunity to connect and support students together, using Maine resources to support Maine teachers and families. Access the website at www.communitylearningforme.org
The site launched April 10, and will be in a beta phase for the next three weeks. Organizers are asking parents and teachers to engage with the site, participate in sessions, connect students to opportunities and join in developing the final touches to best meet the needs of teachers, parents, and students.
Partner organizations are the state Department of Education, Maine Environmental Education Association, Island Readers & Writers, Schoodic Institute, UMaine College of Education & Human Development, Island Institute and Rural Aspirations.