The proposal would allow students to consolidate college debt into 10-year fixed repayment plans or income-based repayment plans.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Ban considered for shock device used by Massachusetts school
The Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether the device is cruel or effective for the hardest-to-treat cases of autism and other intellectual disabilities.
UNE to accept SMCC student credits
The transfer agreements cover 10 academic programs at Southern Maine Community College and 11 at the University of New England.
Greene inaugurated as 20th president of Colby College
David A. Greene says Colby is well prepared for the increasing challenges facing higher education.
Utah elementary school teacher shoots herself in leg
The teacher is severely injured and she is rushed to a hospital.
Good Will-Hinckley names Maine educator interim president
Richard Abramson will lead the organization that runs a charter school for non-traditional learners.
Maine high school’s Program 11 aims to stop texting behind the wheel
The program’s name refers to data showing 11 U.S. teenagers die every day while texting and driving.
Both of Westbrook High School’s assistant principals resign
Howard Jack and Tim Stebbins stress that their experiences at Westbrook High were positive.
Bowdoin tops Maine colleges in U.S. News rankings
The news magazine profiles nearly 1,800 schools nationwide in its annual survey.
Analyst: Maine ‘grossly overpaid’ for school iPads
A Falmouth consultant says Los Angeles had a 43 percent discount, but Maine got only 14 percent off.