Rigor & Joy
Nancie Atwell: the Maine educator who won the Global Teacher Prize One summer day in 1975, a young couple parked at Hendricks Head Beach on Southport. It was a quiet, narrow stretch of sand with large dark rocks rising … Continue reading
Nancie Atwell
Nancie Atwell | Founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning
In 2015, Nancie Atwell was the inaugural recipient of the Global Teacher Prize, referred to as the Nobel Prize for teaching. The award, given by the London-based Varkey Foundation, highlights the impact great teachers have on their students and their profession. … Continue reading
50 Mainers Boldly Leading Our State
Maine gives a lot. The shifting seasons give writers inspiration and artists changing scenes. The expansive wilderness and preserved coastline provide companies resources and researchers discoveries. The entrepreneurial culture gives business owners courage for innovation and teachers and students a … Continue reading
