Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

Some communities satisfied by alternative school structuring

But a school official warns ‘nobody in their right mind would design school governance in this way.’

The state had a 12.8 percent borrower nonpayment rate in 2011, with trade schools and community colleges leading the pack.

They decide to phase out two majors and a graduate program as they work to close budget gaps.

They will look at consolidating human resources services, phasing out academic programs and asking for more state funding.

Sustainability efforts are being made in higher-education institutions in just about every corner of Maine.

Clare Byarugaba, an activist from Uganda, is scheduled to participate in the Oct. 8-10 human rights conference at Colby College in Waterville.

The school is one of the best in the nation for preparing students for college, the magazine says.

He says a mix of idealism and pragmatism is the best approach to this year’s theme of innovation.

by Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post September 20, 2014September 20, 2014

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden launch the initiative, called “It’s On Us,” at an event in the White House.

Higher education officials say maintaining state funding and increasing financial aid are the keys.