Last year’s ruling overturned decades of legal precedent and forced the country’s most selective colleges to change the ways they evaluate applicants.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
U.S. consumer watchdog finds school lunch fees are taking toll on parents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated that districts inform families of their options since 2017, but even when parents are aware, having to pay by cash or check to avoid fees can be burdensome.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
A guns and gum picture raises concerns at Lewiston schools; officials rule out threat
A Lewiston High School student worried students and families with a picture of a pack of gum, two guns, and a text message that said “yo everyone come to school tomorrow, I got gum.”
Posted inSchools and Education
‘Credible threat’ shuts down Bethel-area schools Monday
All MSAD 44 schools were closed Monday as the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office investigated a threat made toward the Telstar complex in Bethel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Georgia school shooting highlights some parents’ fears about cellphone bans
Those opposed to cellphone bans say they cut off a lifeline parents have to make sure their children are safe during school shootings or other emergencies.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
As Maine towns balk at rising education costs, some call for sheltering the property tax
Lewiston was among many towns struggling to approve school budgets that often rely heavily on the local property tax.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Georgia school shooting suspect and father appear in court for first time
Colt Gray, 14, appeared before a judge hours after his father was arrested and charged in the case. His father Colin appeared in court minutes after the son.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
A lawsuit by seven Republican-led states claims the administration is exceeding its authority and illegally preparing to forgive loans before the rule is even in effect.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says
A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Training wheels: Reiche kindergarteners practice their 1st day of school
Practice makes perfect as Pre-K and kindergarten students at Reiche Elementary practice riding the bus.