UMF in the News: Mt. Blue Middle School partnering with UMF on literacy

According to a recent Franklin Journal article, Mt. Blue Middle School is expanding academic and behavioral support for students, including a new partnership with the University of Maine at Farmington that provides targeted literacy instruction to 30 students as enrollment continues to grow.

“One of our biggest accomplishments has been continuing to strengthen the relationships and systems that support our students both academically and socially,” Black said in an Oct. 27 email.

The new partnership with UMF provides literacy interventions for students who need additional assistance in English language arts. A university student majoring in early childhood education works with students three days a week, providing individualized instruction and support.