We need to start with high-quality early education and keep developing the math and reading skills that will help middle and high schoolers make key transitions.
higher education
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims
A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach ‘hangs borrowers out to dry.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Alfond grants are a bet on Maine’s future
A massive philanthropic commitment gives the state a chance to build its future.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: I’m a working-class Mexican American student. The SAT helps me
I can’t afford programs that look good on college applications, but I have high test scores. Phasing out the exams might hurt students such as me.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown
They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System’s decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college
While older brother Logan Morrione is back after an abrupt departure in March, freshman Max Morrione chose to herd cattle in New Mexico and hope for a traditional freshman experience next year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Colleges’ move away from standardized testing during COVID should be permanent
When schools adopted entrance exams, they believed it put every student on a level playing field. But that’s never been true.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorial misses mark – there is no ‘student loan crisis’
The current financial aid system works just fine. The problem is that families are not properly advised about borrowing.