Removing SAT scores as a factor in admissions is the latest step the college is taking to lower barriers faced by the neediest applicants.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine can attract, retain new talent through student debt relief
The state can address its growing workforce shortage and draw young adults through loan forgiveness.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Site work for new Bath high school underway
Construction the $74 million school for students from Bath, Arrowsic, Woolwich and Phippsburg is slated to begin in March and finish by the fall of 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Teachers’ group sues student loan servicer Navient
The American Federation of Teachers says Navient failed to guide borrowers through a loan forgiveness program.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Students can’t compete without computer science education
A study shows that Maine should get moving if it wants its young people and businesses to be competitive.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Education, business leaders: Yes on Question 4 invests in Maine’s workers
Question 4 is an investment in all 7 Maine public universities to support workforce initiatives.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Three Maine schools named ‘Blue Ribbon’ schools for academic progress
Frenchville, Yarmouth and Falmouth schools are honored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Sexual assault is like a cancer
There are things we try to do to prevent it from striking us, but it all comes down to luck.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Upgrade USM’s name to the University of Maine at Portland
The sooner this happens, the better it will be for students, graduates, faculty, employers and the community.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston to restrict swimming in sweeping changes to school field trip rules
The stricter rules follow the drowning death of Rayan Issa during a school outing to Range Pond State Park in June.