Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own ‘family’ on the street with other homeless youths.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
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Maine may lose federal funds over student testing shift
The U.S. Department of Education says the state has not conducted the legally required student assessments to receive funding for low-income students, but state officials are challenging the decision.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Bates College names its next president
Law school Dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota is tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates’ top job.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
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.”
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
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.