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![a group of western maine teachers gathers at an RTC workshop]()
For Rural Teachers, Nothing New About Physical Distance
Learn more about our Regional Teacher Communities, which connect teachers from remote areas of the state to share STEM teaching experiences.
Perspectives
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![A green map of the state of Maine (glowing white along the edges), has a white graphic of a circle with white arrows pointing outward to different regions of the state, and sits in the center of a solid blue background.]()
Establishing Regional Teacher Communities
For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …
Announcements
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![Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice holds up her McCarthy award in a flowery shirt, next to GMRI education staff member Meredyth Sullivan in a bright yellow shirt.]()
Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
Tidings
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![Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa stands in a black shirt with a blue lanyard on in front of a wall plastered with her student's work on invasive species.]()
Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
Tidings
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![Rising grey waters flood onto land as a bridge appears lower than normal in the distance.]()
Communities Face Rising Seas
Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …
Perspectives
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![Four people sit around a table with cards in their hands, which are resting above something that looks similar to a board game.]()
Planning Forward for Stronger Coastal Communities
Our Municipal Climate Action Program launches a new climate strategy workshop called Planning Forward.
Tidings
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![A blue and white boat lists to the starboard side in turbulent, stormy waters as rain pours.]()
Coastal Communities Preparing for Sea Level Rise
Late this year, we began engaging citizens of Greater Portland in a new project centered on sea level rise. Especially when combined with storm surge …
Tidings
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![A composite image represents the feature images from four stories throughout 2020. The image features teachers, mussels in hands, a fisherman on deck, and a portrait for Dr. David Reidmiller. The number four is also incorporated in the design.]()
Four Favorites From 2020
Despite the challenges brought on throughout the last year, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2020. These selected stories feature staff …
Announcements
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![A fireman looks over a flooded wharf.]()
Reaching Resilience: Climate Services for Gulf of Maine Communities
What resilience looks like in Portland might be different than what it looks like in Tremont, but our Climate Center team provides cities and towns …
Perspectives
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![Dozens of joyful students and teachers laugh and smile in a room filled with green and blue balloons.]()
Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements
For Rural Teachers, Nothing New About Physical Distance
Learn more about our Regional Teacher Communities, which connect teachers from remote areas of the state to share STEM teaching experiences.
Perspectives
Establishing Regional Teacher Communities
For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …
Announcements
Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
Tidings
Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
Tidings
Communities Face Rising Seas
Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …
Perspectives
Planning Forward for Stronger Coastal Communities
Our Municipal Climate Action Program launches a new climate strategy workshop called Planning Forward.
Tidings
Coastal Communities Preparing for Sea Level Rise
Late this year, we began engaging citizens of Greater Portland in a new project centered on sea level rise. Especially when combined with storm surge …
Tidings
Four Favorites From 2020
Despite the challenges brought on throughout the last year, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2020. These selected stories feature staff …
Announcements
Reaching Resilience: Climate Services for Gulf of Maine Communities
What resilience looks like in Portland might be different than what it looks like in Tremont, but our Climate Center team provides cities and towns …
Perspectives
Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements