Law school Dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota is tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates’ top job.
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School librarians fight legislation to ban books considered obscene
A bill to make public schools subject to Maine’s anti-obscenity law has inspired librarians to organize to protect access to books and other materials.
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Supreme Court student loan hearing: What you need to know
During the pandemic, 2 presidential administrations paused payments for those holding federal student loans until as late as this summer.
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Unity College continues transformation with ‘name augmentation’
The school is now called Unity Environmental University and an updated vision statement says it is “recognized as the thought leader in global ecological, economic and societal solutions.”
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Four technical education schools to get millions for new equipment, program expansion
Gov. Mills announces $15 million in Maine Jobs and Recovery Grant funding for schools in Biddeford, Lincoln, Norway and Mexico.
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Biden’s student loan forgiveness program comes before Supreme Court
Tuesday’s arguments will focus on the limits of executive power – and explore who has standing to challenge the $430 billion loan initiative.
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At UMaine, back on campus but still online for many classes
Some learners chafe at lost in-class experiences; others appreciate remote flexibility. For now, the university system doesn’t seem ready to reverse its pandemic-era shift.
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Justice Thomas wrote of ‘crushing weight’ of student loans
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday involving the Biden administration’s college loan forgiveness plan.
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Michigan State set to resume classes after fatal shootings
A school official says returning to familiarity is ‘helpful in the process of grieving,’ but also knows everyone heals at their own pace and students will be given some flexibility.
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Dixfield-based school district gets loan for privacy bathroom stalls at high school
During a board of directors meeting in October Superintendent and Principal of Dirigo High School Pam Doyen said some students were upset by others using bathrooms of their choice.