Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Biden said borrowers now angry about the court’s decision should blame Republicans.
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How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you
Borrowers who are worried about their budgets have options.
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Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
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In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
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How Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in the past
Here’s a look at some of the court’s most important past affirmative action decisions, which laid the groundwork for Thursday’s rulings.
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Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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Portland council working to establish ethics, police boards approved by voters
There’s no firm deadline for when the 2 must be in place, but it’s likely to still be several months before they’re operational.
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National test scores plunge, with still no sign of pandemic recovery
Student scores released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress show the single largest drop in math in 50 years.
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Portland school district prepares for more English language learners
Over 25% of the Portland Public School District’s students are English language learners.
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After flag dispute, Gardiner-area school board to craft permanent policy
Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors to discuss possible policy options at the regular business meeting Aug. 3 and invites the community for discussion.