After World War II, the decades brought not only wider access to higher education but also new rationales for pursuing it.
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Cost of higher education draining Mainers
Soaring student debt impacts the economy, with graduates putting off life investments as they struggle to repay loans.
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College costs: A student, a professor and parents tell their stories
Debt accrues quickly, making jobs a priority and putting pressure on parents.
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Program, faculty cuts at USM headed for vote despite protests
About 50 students, graduates and faculty members rally against the plan that’s set for a vote Oct. 24.
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Flanagan draws passionately mixed reviews in making USM cuts
“Long-term financial stability is the goal,” the university’s interim president said. “It has to be self-sustaining.”
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Augusta tech center director eyes return of drafting class
James Holland will discuss future plans with the Board of Education on Wednesday, including the possibility of bringing back a class dropped two years ago.
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Skowhegan educator named state Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Dorman, a special education teacher at Skowhegan Area Middle School, has been named the Maine State Teacher of the Year.
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Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
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RSU 16 – A happy marriage
Superintendent Tina Meserve says a consolidated school district is working for students of Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland – and it saves money for taxpayers, too.
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Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.